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Lot 379

Charles II Silk and Canvas Needlework

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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British, mid 17th century, The Punishment of Haman with a seated King Ahasuerus meeting Esther in center, and Haman hung by a noose in the upper left corner, border with animals, flowers and insects, silk tent stitch on linen, 12 x 16 in.; painted wood frame with gilt liner, 14-1/4 x 18-3/4 in. - Provenance: Cora Ginsburg, Inc, New York; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Condition

mounted to later linen wrapped board, small loss to upper left corner, scattered losses and small holes in border, minor stitch loss especially to brown threads, fading, abrasions and gilt loss to frame