Lot 12
12
A fine needlework picture, worked in coloured silks, metal thread, purl and chenille with an enthroned King Solomon, an attendant standing by holding a staff, the Queen of Sheba standing before him, her attendants carrying her train, with a raised work lion, leopard and dog with a bead eye, the rest of the field with a castle and various flora and fauna--17 x 21.25in. (43 x 54cm.), framed and glazed, mid 17th century, English, some splitting to ground
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A fine needlework picture, worked in coloured silks, metal thread, purl and chenille with an enthroned King Solomon, an attendant standing by holding a staff, the Queen of Sheba standing before him, her attendants carrying her train, with a raised work lion, leopard and dog with a bead eye, the rest of the field with a castle and various flora and fauna--17 x 21.25in. (43 x 54cm.), framed and glazed, mid 17th century, English, some splitting to ground

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A fine needlework picture, worked in coloured silks, metal thread, purl and chenille with an enthroned King Solomon, an attendant standing by holding a staff, the Queen of Sheba standing before him, her attendants carrying her train, with a raised work lion, leopard and dog with a bead eye, the rest of the field with a castle and various flora and fauna--17 x 21.25in. (43 x 54cm.), framed and glazed, mid 17th century, English, some splitting to ground
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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