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18th Century Italian Silk Embroidery
18th Century Italian Silk Embroidery

18th Century Italian Silk Embroidery

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A silk embroidery panel featuring a central fountain vignette beneath a crown motif surrounded by brightly colored scrolling foliage populated with birds, including a couple exotics ...

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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Framed 19th Century Silk Embroidery of Horse
Framed 19th Century Silk Embroidery of Horse

Framed 19th Century Silk Embroidery of Horse

Located in Atlanta, GA

Framed 19th Century Silk Embroidery of Horse

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19th Century Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

String, Wood

French Empire Style Mahogany Headboard with Silk Embroidery
French Empire Style Mahogany Headboard with Silk Embroidery

French Empire Style Mahogany Headboard with Silk Embroidery

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Empire Style Mahogany Headboard with Silk Embroidery

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1890s French Empire Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Large Italian Antique Silk Embroidery, 19th Century
Large Italian Antique Silk Embroidery, 19th Century

Large Italian Antique Silk Embroidery, 19th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

An impressive large-scale antique silk embroidery from Italy, dating to early 19th century.

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Japanese Silk Embroidery in Lacquer Frame, c.1890
Japanese Silk Embroidery in Lacquer Frame, c.1890

Japanese Silk Embroidery in Lacquer Frame, c.1890

Located in Savannah, GA

A Japanese export silk embroidery of a Shinto shrine in original parcel gilt ebonized lacquer frame, circa 1890. 29 ¼ by 24 ¾ inches

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Large Italian Silk Embroidery Textile Panel
Large Italian Silk Embroidery Textile Panel

Large Italian Silk Embroidery Textile Panel

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large Scale Framed Italian Silk Embroidery Textile Panel, dating from the 18th century.

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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Textile, Silk

Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Panel – Late Qing Dynasty
Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Panel – Late Qing Dynasty

Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Panel – Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Worcester, GB

Framed Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Panel with Butterflies and Blossoms China, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1880–1910 A refined Chinese silk embroidery panel, dating to the late 19th...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Anglo-Chinese Pair of Early 20th Century Framed Silk Embroidery Panels
Anglo-Chinese Pair of Early 20th Century Framed Silk Embroidery Panels

Anglo-Chinese Pair of Early 20th Century Framed Silk Embroidery Panels

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Framed Silk Embroidery Panels Anglo-Chinese, Early 20th century A refined pair of silk embroidery panels depicting birds in flight among flowering branches, executed in fi...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Pair of 19th Century Framed Chinese Silk Embroideries
Pair of 19th Century Framed Chinese Silk Embroideries

Pair of 19th Century Framed Chinese Silk Embroideries

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Pair of framed Chinese silk embroideries from the 19th century with supporting documents from Hong Kong.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Brass

Silk Embroidery Artwork in a Gilt Frame, France, 19th Century
Silk Embroidery Artwork in a Gilt Frame, France, 19th Century

Silk Embroidery Artwork in a Gilt Frame, France, 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Silk embroidery depicting two guardian lions, framed in a gilt frame, 19th century.

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19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Pair of English 18th Century Blackwork on Silk Embroideries
Pair of English 18th Century Blackwork on Silk Embroideries

Pair of English 18th Century Blackwork on Silk Embroideries

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Pair of English 18th Century Blackwork on Silk Embroideries Pair of rare late 18th century black silk embroideries on a cream silk ground picture idyllic pastoral scenes.

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Late 18th Century English Tudor Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk, Thread, Glass, Giltwood

19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 1'6" x 6' - 46 x 183 )
19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 1'6" x 6' - 46 x 183 )

19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 1'6" x 6' - 46 x 183 )

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 1'6" x 6' - 46 x 183 ) Originally the upper section of a larger, 2-piece altar frontal panel.

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1880s Chinese Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Framed Silk Embroidery Panel
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Framed Silk Embroidery Panel

Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Framed Silk Embroidery Panel

Located in Pomona, CA

An antique Chinese silk embroidery in 3D framed. The museum quality display wall decor.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

1900s Ivory Floral Tapestry Chinese Silk Embroidery 5'10" x 9' Wall Hanging
1900s Ivory Floral Tapestry Chinese Silk Embroidery 5'10" x 9' Wall Hanging

1900s Ivory Floral Tapestry Chinese Silk Embroidery 5'10" x 9' Wall Hanging

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 5'10" x 9' - 177 x 274 ) Wall hanging Ivory Multicolor flowers delicate hand stitched Chicken, rooster, quail, pheasant, bird.

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1890s Chinese Other Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Rare Large Format Antique Suzani Silk Embroidery, 19th C.
Rare Large Format Antique Suzani Silk Embroidery, 19th C.

Rare Large Format Antique Suzani Silk Embroidery, 19th C.

Located in Harrington Park, NJ

Composed of silk embroidery on a cotton ground, this monumental piece measures nearly 5 by 8 1/2 ft and is formed from five joined panels.

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19th Century Uzbek Suzani Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Silk Embroidery Azerbaijani Sky-Blue Background Textile, 18th Century
Antique Silk Embroidery Azerbaijani Sky-Blue Background Textile, 18th Century

Antique Silk Embroidery Azerbaijani Sky-Blue Background Textile, 18th Century

Located in Ferrara, IT

This is an antique silk embroidery woven during the 18th century in Azerbaijan and measures 47 x 47CM in size.

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18th Century Azerbaijani Other Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Unusual Pair of Italian Silk Embroidery and Gouache Painted Paper Pictures
Unusual Pair of Italian Silk Embroidery and Gouache Painted Paper Pictures

Unusual Pair of Italian Silk Embroidery and Gouache Painted Paper Pictures

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An unusual pair of Italian silk embroidery and gouache painted paper pictures, both with scenes from Classical antiquity, one showing two warriors addressing an old man by a cave, th...

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1810s Italian Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk, Paint

Antique Japanese Export Silk Embroidery Americana Patriotic Panel
Antique Japanese Export Silk Embroidery Americana Patriotic Panel

Antique Japanese Export Silk Embroidery Americana Patriotic Panel

Located in Atlanta, GA

A silk embroidery panel that depicts an American eagle perched on the liberty shield, with laurel branches and shooting arrows under the feet and flanked by four American flags and b...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk, Wood

Georgian Oval Silk Embroidery of Girl With Her Dog, Framed
Georgian Oval Silk Embroidery of Girl With Her Dog, Framed

Georgian Oval Silk Embroidery of Girl With Her Dog, Framed

Located in Bradenton, FL

Georgian Oval Silk Embroidery Picture of a Young Girl with her Dog.

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Early 19th Century British Romantic Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

19th Century Continental Silk Embroidery Of A Resting Parrot
19th Century Continental Silk Embroidery Of A Resting Parrot

19th Century Continental Silk Embroidery Of A Resting Parrot

Located in Atlanta, GA

This finely executed silk embroidery depicts a parrot perched in profile upon a branching limb, presented with an elegant economy of setting that recalls the decorative natural hist...

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19th Century French Georgian Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

E W Godwin style. An Anglo-Japanese fire screen with a Japanese silk embroidery.
E W Godwin style. An Anglo-Japanese fire screen with a Japanese silk embroidery.

E W Godwin style. An Anglo-Japanese fire screen with a Japanese silk embroidery.

By Edward William Godwin

Located in London, GB

An Anglo-Japanese designed fire screen, with a stepped top rail and a Japanese silk embroidery depicting a pair of parrots or parakeets amongst floral decoration, set in a circular g...

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1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Silk Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period
Japanese Silk Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period

Japanese Silk Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A spectacular Japanese embroidered silk panel beautifully presented in a gilt frame suspended in a lucite shadow box with gilt wood border.

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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Lucite

1920s Asian Framed Silk Embroidery Butterflies & Flowers
1920s Asian Framed Silk Embroidery Butterflies & Flowers

1920s Asian Framed Silk Embroidery Butterflies & Flowers

Located in Miami, FL

Embroidery on black silk background of flowers and wheat sheaths with two butterflies in flight.

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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Panel With Peacocks, Peonies, And Bamboo
Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Panel With Peacocks, Peonies, And Bamboo

Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Panel With Peacocks, Peonies, And Bamboo

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Refined Chinese decorative panel featuring a polychrome embroidery on natural silk, executed between 1920 and 1930 in Jiangsu Province, in the Suzhou area, and later mounted within a...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk, Wood

Regency Oval Silk Embroidery of a Shepherdess
Regency Oval Silk Embroidery of a Shepherdess

Regency Oval Silk Embroidery of a Shepherdess

Located in New York, NY

Extremely fine embroidery of a neoclassical maiden dressed as a shepherdess in a forest with a rustic thatched cottage in background. Wonderful use of short and long stitches and sha...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

1820s Blue Medallion Qing Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery 3' x 3'7" Carpet Rug
1820s Blue Medallion Qing Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery 3' x 3'7" Carpet Rug

1820s Blue Medallion Qing Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery 3' x 3'7" Carpet Rug

Located in New York, NY

Early 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 3' x 3'7" - 91 x 110 ) Antique Chinese – Textile Blue 1825 Rug, Circa Date: 1825.

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1820s Chinese Qing Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Dragon Robe, Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery
Dragon Robe, Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery

Dragon Robe, Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery

Located in Taichung, TW

This late-Qing blue dragon-robe panel preserves the splendor and strict hierarchy of imperial dress. Blue robes were worn by emperors for spring and autumn rituals, grand banquets, o...

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Late 19th Century Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk, Fabric

French 19th Century "Fil De Soie", Silk Embroidery
French 19th Century "Fil De Soie", Silk Embroidery

French 19th Century "Fil De Soie", Silk Embroidery

Located in Round Top, TX

A very beautiful and impressive "Fil De Soie" art piece. A silk panel intricately embroidered with silk threads creating a stunning work, housed in a giltwood frame. Wonderful vibran...

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19th Century French Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

French 19th Century "Fil De Soie", Silk Embroidery
French 19th Century "Fil De Soie", Silk Embroidery

French 19th Century "Fil De Soie", Silk Embroidery

Located in Round Top, TX

A very beautiful and impressive "Fil De Soie" art piece. A silk panel intricately embroidered with silk threads creating a stunning work, housed in a giltwood frame. Wonderful soft c...

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19th Century French Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Antique Silk Embroidery Strips, 19th Century Italian Craftsmanship
Antique Silk Embroidery Strips, 19th Century Italian Craftsmanship

Antique Silk Embroidery Strips, 19th Century Italian Craftsmanship

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Ancient rare embroideries useful for embellishing clothes or lampshades or other. I found them many years ago but I forgot. With some other ones I prepared some elegant lampshades. N...

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Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Framed 19th Century Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Panel
Framed 19th Century Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Panel

Framed 19th Century Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Panel

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A spectacular antique Chinese embroidery panel dated from (circa 19th century), professionally framed with linen mat, purchased from Antique Chinese collector This example, entailed ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Bamboo, Silk

Framed Antique Japanese Silk Embroidery Fukusa Textile Panel
Framed Antique Japanese Silk Embroidery Fukusa Textile Panel

Framed Antique Japanese Silk Embroidery Fukusa Textile Panel

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese Fukusa Panel with tassels displayed in a gilt frame circa Meiji Period. Fukusa is a traditional Japanese textile art used as a wrap for presenting gifts at important occas...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk, Wood

Kohistan Silk Embroidery Pillow Case, Early 20th Century
Kohistan Silk Embroidery Pillow Case, Early 20th Century

Kohistan Silk Embroidery Pillow Case, Early 20th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.

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Early 20th Century Pakistani Suzani Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

19th Century American Landscape Mourning Silk Embroidery Illustration
19th Century American Landscape Mourning Silk Embroidery Illustration

19th Century American Landscape Mourning Silk Embroidery Illustration

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional large scale museum worthy example of 19th Century American needlework . Created (1840-1854) Depicting a landscape painted with a dark cloudy sky, a longview of pai...

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Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Metallic Thread

Fine Asian Silk Embroidery of Floral and Vases Motif
Fine Asian Silk Embroidery of Floral and Vases Motif

Fine Asian Silk Embroidery of Floral and Vases Motif

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine silk hand embroidery, floral and vases motif in seed stitches and chain stitches, excellent colors and detail, 19th century Conservation framed Overall size: 26.5 height 8" w...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Antique Italian Ecclesiastical Silk Embroidery Panel, 17th–18th Century
Antique Italian Ecclesiastical Silk Embroidery Panel, 17th–18th Century

Antique Italian Ecclesiastical Silk Embroidery Panel, 17th–18th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This magnificent panel is hand-embroidered on a gilded silk ground, with elaborate polychrome silk and metallic threadwork forming a symmetrical Baroque composition.

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Early 18th Century Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Metallic Thread

American Arts & Crafts Framed Silk Embroidery of Two Dogs
American Arts & Crafts Framed Silk Embroidery of Two Dogs

American Arts & Crafts Framed Silk Embroidery of Two Dogs

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Presumed to having its origins in the United States and done in the Arts & Crafts period, this extremely intricate and realistic depiction of two hound dogs bridled together is done ...

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Early 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Large Late Qing Dynasty Silk Embroidery on Red Satin Textile
Large Late Qing Dynasty Silk Embroidery on Red Satin Textile

Large Late Qing Dynasty Silk Embroidery on Red Satin Textile

Located in Media, PA

The embroidery is executed with meticulous detail using silk threads in a palette of turquoise, rose-pink, indigo, and gold.

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19th Century Qing Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Turkman Silk Embroidery: Hand-Woven Textile from Early 20th Century
Turkman Silk Embroidery: Hand-Woven Textile from Early 20th Century

Turkman Silk Embroidery: Hand-Woven Textile from Early 20th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare embroidery from my private collection. I bought it many years ago from two Afghan boys at a market. Perhaps it was a horse ornament, but I don't know. Every side measures cm. ...

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Early 20th Century Turkmen Other Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Afghan Silk Embroidery, Hand-Woven Textile, Early 20th Century, Rare
Afghan Silk Embroidery, Hand-Woven Textile, Early 20th Century, Rare

Afghan Silk Embroidery, Hand-Woven Textile, Early 20th Century, Rare

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Very rare embroidery from my private collection. I bought it many years ago from two Afghan boys at a market. Perhaps it was a horse ornament, but I don't know. One side measures cm...

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Early 20th Century Afghan Other Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Embroidery Altar Banner
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Embroidery Altar Banner

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Embroidery Altar Banner

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Fine Qing Dynasty Chinese Altar weaving hand embroidered in silk. Intricate and complex weave depicting a celebration of Spring with a Royal Court Scene rendered in breathtaking deta...

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1870s Chinese Qing Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Satin

Antique Afghan Silk Embroidery, Hand-Woven, Early 20th Century, 55cm
Antique Afghan Silk Embroidery, Hand-Woven, Early 20th Century, 55cm

Antique Afghan Silk Embroidery, Hand-Woven, Early 20th Century, 55cm

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare ancient Afghan embroidery from early 20th century. From my private collection. ref. B/275.

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Early 20th Century Afghan Other Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Bargello Flamestitch Silk Embroidery Florence Spetchley Park Bed Curtains Pair
Bargello Flamestitch Silk Embroidery Florence Spetchley Park Bed Curtains Pair

Bargello Flamestitch Silk Embroidery Florence Spetchley Park Bed Curtains Pair

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Spetchley park, Bargello, silk, bed curtains adapted into wall hangings in the 19th century • The use of silk, patterning and size suggests that these striking Bargello hangings w...

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1620s Italian Baroque Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Silk

Antique Phulkari Bawan Bagh Wedding Shawl, Silk Embroidery Punjab India
Antique Phulkari Bawan Bagh Wedding Shawl, Silk Embroidery Punjab India

Antique Phulkari Bawan Bagh Wedding Shawl, Silk Embroidery Punjab India

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The embroidery is done with floss silk thread on coarse handwoven cotton fabric.

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Cotton, Silk

FINE 1860 SiLK EMBROIDERY OF ANNIBALE CARRACCI 1598 THE THREE MARYS AT THE TOMB
FINE 1860 SiLK EMBROIDERY OF ANNIBALE CARRACCI 1598 THE THREE MARYS AT THE TOMB

FINE 1860 SiLK EMBROIDERY OF ANNIBALE CARRACCI 1598 THE THREE MARYS AT THE TOMB

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning 1860 Silk Embroidery based on the 1598 Annibale Carracci oil painting of "The Three Mar...

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1860s High Victorian Antique Silk Embroidery

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Silk, Wood

Phulkari Bawan Bagh Wedding Shawl, Silk Embroidery on Cotton, Punjab India
Phulkari Bawan Bagh Wedding Shawl, Silk Embroidery on Cotton, Punjab India

Phulkari Bawan Bagh Wedding Shawl, Silk Embroidery on Cotton, Punjab India

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The embroidery is done with floss silk thread on coarse handwoven cotton fabric.

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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Silk Embroidery

Materials

Cotton, Silk

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Antique Silk Embroidery For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique silk embroidery for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and linen. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of antique silk embroidery — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of antique silk embroidery, those designed in Baroque, Regency and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. A well-made object in our assortment of antique silk embroidery has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Atelier Lam, antique textiles galleries and Rajhastani are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Silk Embroidery?

Prices for a piece of antique silk embroidery start at $50 and top out at $99,021 with the average selling for $1,450.
Questions About Antique Silk Embroidery
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Chinese silk embroidery is an art form that involves stitching highly detailed traditional images onto silk fabric by hand. The Chinese name for the art form is xiuhua or zhahua. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of Chinese silk embroidery.