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Pair of Early 19th Century Silk Embroidery Folk Art Animals Elephant & Leopard

$2,205.51per set
£1,595per set
€1,879.10per set
CA$3,055.84per set
A$3,316.05per set
CHF 1,757.21per set
MX$40,669.74per set
NOK 21,745.40per set
SEK 20,548.25per set
DKK 14,028.45per set

About the Item

A exceptional pair of hand embroidered silk animals (leopard & elephant), housed in faux rosewood frames and original marble paper backings. Very much in the naive, folk art aesthetic charming and playful. Both 24/19/2cm English, circa 1820
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lowestoft, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4612132996802

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