Charles II Silk and Linen Needlework
British, mid 17th century, biblical depiction of Jephthah and his Daughters, four figures under fruited trees and painted blue sky, lion and leopard one each lower corners, flower and insect motifs throughout, painted faces, laid and couched silk work on linen, 13 x 19 in.; later burled veneer wood frame, 21-1/4 x 27 in.ÿ - Provenance: Cora Ginsburg, Inc., New York; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition Report: slightly reduced lower right corner, minor stitch loss, wear to to facial details, fading, frame with loose veneer, scattered chips and losses to molding
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British, mid 17th century, biblical depiction of Jephthah and his Daughters, four figures under fruited trees and painted blue sky, lion and leopard one each lower corners, flower and insect motifs throughout, painted faces, laid and couched silk work on linen, 13 x 19 in.; later burled veneer wood frame, 21-1/4 x 27 in.ÿ - Provenance: Cora Ginsburg, Inc., New York; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Condition Report: slightly reduced lower right corner, minor stitch loss, wear to to facial details, fading, frame with loose veneer, scattered chips and losses to molding