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Georgian Silkwork, Lear & Cordelia....

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A good Georgian period silkwork picture made using many different stitches to great effect; applied to a silk support finely painted with a background and the character’s flesh. The scene identified to the reverse as ‘King Lear, Act V Scene III and a short transcription of Shakespeare’s verses; the composition after Thomas Stothard (1755-1834). 

A later label states that this work was ‘bought at the sale of the late Mrs. Crowley. Billesley Hall, Warwickshire, (Nr. Alcester) Oct. 30. 1890. 

In fine and ‘untouched’ condition; within the original carved and gilt gesso frame.

English circa 1800.   

dia:14.25 inches 

 

 

Item Code: 5420

£ 725

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