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Tree of Life, An embroidered crewel work panel, probably hanging from a tester bed, English, late 17th/early 18th century

UK: Greenford Park WarehouseMargin Scheme

Auction Closed

November 9, 01:23 PM GMT

Estimate

7,000 - 10,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Tree of Life, An embroidered crewel work panel, probably hanging from a tester bed, English, late 17th/early 18th century

worked in polychrome wools against a linen and cotton twill ground, in a variety of stitches and knots, with overall design of a tree with scrolling branches and exuberant foliage, incorporating small birds eating berries, and various flying insects, the lower edge with hillocks and exotic animals, crocodiles, leopard, elephant, monkeys, snake and colourful birds and pavilion; mounted on a stretcher

Mounted on stretcher: 255cm high, 125cm wide, 2cm deep; Textile panel: 252cm high, 123cm wide

This lot should have no VAT symbol. The item will be sold under the auctioneer’s margin scheme and VAT will not be charged on the hammer price.

Probably with the Crooke Family at Kempshott House, Hampshire;

By descent with the Parry-Crooke family, Darsham House, Suffolk, from second half 19th century until circa 1945;

and thereafter in another family house until 1993;

Christie's, South Kensington, Fine Lace, Costume and Needlework, 16 November 1993, lot 204 (cover illustration);

Peta Smyth Antique Textiles, 2011;

When acquired by the present owner.

The Tree of Life, Peta Smyth Antiques Textiles, (exh. cat.), July 2011, cat.nr. 12, p.15 (illustrated on back cover).