August Americana
Description:
Needlework Picture, England, 17th century, possibly depicting the Old Testament story of Esther Pleading to King Ahasuerus, the figures surrounded by a variety of birds and beasts, worked in silk threads and seed pearl highlights on canvas, (fading and minor imperfections),10 1/4 x 15 1/4 in., in the likely original black-painted frame and textured gilt liner.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
still retains very good color,
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Keywords
Esther Pleading, United KingdomStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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