British, mid 18th century, shepherd and shepherdess, with castle in the background and sheep, rabbits and a spotted dog in the foreground, wool tent stitch with silk embellishments on linen, 15 x 13-1/2 in.; probably 18th century black painted frame with carved and gilt sand panel liner, 20 x 18 in. - Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey tacked to wood panel, minor fading but still good color, minor losses to edges, frame with losses to gilt liner and surfaces