Jun 06, 2013 - Sale 2317

Sale 2317 - Lot 54

Price Realized: $ 600
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 500 - $ 750
(ENGLAND and WALES.) A Map of England and Wales. Hand-stitched map on fine muslin (?), with county borders in chain stitch, intricate lettering in black, surrounded by a multi-color floral garland, 650x555 mm overall, with image filling most of the surface; heavily stained, extremely tender. England (?), 19th century

Additional Details

Highly unusual and attractive piece. Stitched on fine cloth by an extremely expert hand. Beyond the staining on the cloth there is no damage. The piece was originally framed with unattached paper backing the cloth against a board. Must be seen to be appreciated.