Lot Essay
The central cartouche depicting a card game is likely inspired by 18th century marquetry and scagliola.
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THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
A CONTINENTAL NEEDLEPOINT GAME TABLE CARPET
DATED 1718
Details
A CONTINENTAL NEEDLEPOINT GAME TABLE CARPET
Dated 1718
Centered with a cartouche depicting a card game, on a foliate and strapwork background, within a similar border punctuated by cartouches enclosing fantastic animals, one cartouche with an inscription on a ribbon, FECIT-ANNO-DOMINI-1718
Approximately 6ft. 3in. x 5ft. 5in. (191cm. x 165cm.)
Dated 1718
Centered with a cartouche depicting a card game, on a foliate and strapwork background, within a similar border punctuated by cartouches enclosing fantastic animals, one cartouche with an inscription on a ribbon, FECIT-ANNO-DOMINI-1718
Approximately 6ft. 3in. x 5ft. 5in. (191cm. x 165cm.)