Witney Antiques

Silk Work (c. 1680 England embroidered by Mary Spencer.)

Width 32.00cm wide [12.60 inches wide]
Height 32.00cm high [12.60 inches high]

Provenance

Private Collection

Condition

Very good.

Description / Expertise

A delightful embroidery worked in brightly coloured silks and metallic threads depicting a Royal couple attended by a lady in waiting within a landscape of flowers, birds and insects. A wide variety of complex stitching techniques give form and texture to the composition.