Lot Essay
The rabit (or rebate) around the back edge of the frame on this picture suggest that this and other similar works were designed to be inserted into the thickness of a wall.
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A tinted woolwork picture in high relief
depicting a basket issuing fruit, with peaches, strawberries, grapes cherries and blackcurrants, supported on a giltwood and wirework bracket flanked by trailing vine leaves, in a glazed shadow box, with giltwood beaded frame, English, possibly late 18th century -- 22¼in. (56.5cm) high
depicting a basket issuing fruit, with peaches, strawberries, grapes cherries and blackcurrants, supported on a giltwood and wirework bracket flanked by trailing vine leaves, in a glazed shadow box, with giltwood beaded frame, English, possibly late 18th century -- 22¼in. (56.5cm) high