Lot 146
146
A fine unfinished needlework picture, embroidered with coloured silks and purl with scenes from the story of David and Bathsheba, including David spotting Bathsheba at her bath, a messenger handing Bathsheba a letter, a messenger commanding Uriah into battle and a number of spot motifs, including thistles, a peacock, fountain and a raised work parrot--16 x 20¾in. (40.5 x 52.5cm.), English, mid 17th century, framed and glazed
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A fine unfinished needlework picture, embroidered with coloured silks and purl with scenes from the story of David and Bathsheba, including David spotting Bathsheba at her bath, a messenger handing Bathsheba a letter, a messenger commanding Uriah into battle and a number of spot motifs, including thistles, a peacock, fountain and a raised work parrot--16 x 20¾in. (40.5 x 52.5cm.), English, mid 17th century, framed and glazed

Details
A fine unfinished needlework picture, embroidered with coloured silks and purl with scenes from the story of David and Bathsheba, including David spotting Bathsheba at her bath, a messenger handing Bathsheba a letter, a messenger commanding Uriah into battle and a number of spot motifs, including thistles, a peacock, fountain and a raised work parrot--16 x 20¾in. (40.5 x 52.5cm.), English, mid 17th century, framed and glazed
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Provenance
This picture was sold in the rooms as lot 169 on 19th November 1991.
Special notice
This lot is subject to Collection and Storage Charges. 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

Lot Essay

The subject is possibly taken from the engravings in Thesaurus Veteris Testamenti by Gerard de Jode, Antwerp, 1585.

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