Description:
Framed Needlework of Sarah Siddons in Pizarro, England, early 19th century, ovoid depiction of the famous actress seated on a bed with a scroll in one hand in an elaborate, polychrome robe with classical urns on the floor beside her; together with old label originally fixed to back reading: "From the Siddons Family, Sarah Siddons Embroidery Portrait, 12/6/78 LLN EE/After a design by Flaxman, Mrs. Siddons (1755-1831) Famous English Actresses- Geo. III 1790," sight ht. 13 in.
Estimate $300-500
Losses to frame. Embroidery with small tears, stains and areas of discoloration.
Keywords
Sarah Siddons, United Kingdom, actressStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
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Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
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Emily Stegner
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Stephanie Opolski
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European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.