Ancienne broderie à l'aiguille 18ème sur soie trois soeurs moisson art populaire collection

For sale is an antique 18th Century needlework on silk fabric beautifully stitched with the scene of three sisters holding grain stalk in their arms or over head, likely a symbol of harvest and abundance. It is composed with a mix of watercolor drawing and highly elaborate embroidery work using silk threads, a classical composition for 18th embroidery work. The tree and panorama of the village scenery in the background is highly attractive.

The gilt frame is old with some chipping to the i upper left corner. Stable condition. A patch of the sky on the top right is missing. Other age appropriate wear and imperfections are to be expected. See picture.

20" x 17" dimensions

Ship with careful packaging and full insurance.

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