A fine purse, tent stitched in coloured silks with a naked man on a rock, possibly Prometheus, and with an angel sitting astride a mythical beast, with tasselled drawstring fastening, <I>circa 1700</I> | Christie's

Sale 9733

Fine European Needlework, Costume, Textiles and Fans

London, South Kensington

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11 November 2003

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A fine purse, tent stitched in coloured silks with a naked man on a rock, possibly Prometheus, and with an angel sitting astride a mythical beast, with tasselled drawstring fastening, circa 1700

Price realised

GBP 881

Estimate

GBP 800 - GBP 1,200

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A fine purse, tent stitched in coloured silks with a naked man on a rock, possibly Prometheus, and with an angel sitting astride a mythical beast, with tasselled drawstring fastening, circa 1700

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