FINE ENGLISH WOOLWORK PICTURE Central round cartouche contains a portrait of a ship under sail in wavy seas, flying a red pennant fr...

FINE ENGLISH WOOLWORK PICTURE Second Quarter of the 19th Century

Central round cartouche contains a portrait of a ship under sail in wavy seas, flying a red pennant from the central mast and a British red ensign off the stern. Cartouche with decorative border and surround of international flags. Above cartouche is Britannia with shield and scepter, surrounded by a crown, angels and a rampant lion and unicorn. Below cartouche is a rose garland. Anchors at each corner. 20.75" x 21.75" sight. Framed 31.5" x 33.5".

The Collection of Paul Vardeman.

Condition: Some fading, but otherwise well preserved with no obvious mars or defects. Frame missing a piece of molding.

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