RARE c. 1600s-1700s Fine NeedlePoint Tapestry, Mother & Putti, NeedleWork tole be sure to browse some

be sure to browse some while you're with us

elegant spout & ornate footed base

A slight dimple possible to the silver handles

There is a scripted monogram "R" worked into the shield on one side

each attaining highest honors at Expos and each makers to Kings

RARE c. 1600s-1700s Fine NeedlePoint Tapestry, Mother & Putti, NeedleWork tole be sure to browse someThis is the finest stitching in a needlepoint embroidered tapestry we've ever seen. Those stitches on the faces of the figures are less than 1mm each, and even the larger stitches on the panel are smaller than petitpoint items done today. The work you see is one panel of a pair we bought recently out of France, (each sold separately), and represents, we think, Madonna and baby Jesus. The detail and rich colors in silk and wool yarns is remarkable