Lot 233
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A CHARLES II BEADWORK PICTURE
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A CHARLES II BEADWORK PICTURE

CIRCA 1660-1675

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A CHARLES II BEADWORK PICTURE
CIRCA 1660-1675
Fine and rare depiction of the Royal coat of arms, raised and padded in fine glass beads to cream silk ground and with roses and thistles branching across the top edge, embellished with satin stitch, framed and glazed
16 x 21 in. (41 x 54 cm.) without frame
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Lot Essay

A similar beaded embroidery dated 1660 was offered at Christie's South Kensington, 14 November 2000, lot 25; the popularity of beadworking combined with enthusiasm for the Restoration means this example probably shares a similar date.

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