17th Century English Needlework Panels Set of 4 antique venetian velvet all worked in petit-point

all worked in petit-point

occasionally  small fragments are discovered

SIZE 18 inches long including trim x 13 inches wide including trim (46cm x 33cm)

Good and condition throughout some minor marks to ground silk Embroidery very good condition

The embroidery is expertly worked with every stitch precisely placed creating a sense of movement and energy in the design The intricate details are a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the artist

17th Century English Needlework Panels Set of 4 antique venetian velvet all worked in petit-pointFour Beautiful English Needlework Panels Dating from early 17th Century Circa 1620 The whole square worked in intricate tiny stitches. Hard to capture the beauty on my camera. Each flower, leaf, plant etc worked in silks and edged with gold metallic cording , which still sparkles when held to to light and give a lovely raised effect to the needlework. Camera makes it look flat which it isn't . So pretty Edged with sparkling 18th century gold metallic