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Anne Salmon - Fine 1791 Embroidery, The Cheerful Voyagers

1791

$690
£526.45
€599.33
CA$969.80
A$1,066.05
CHF 559.67
MX$12,676.09
NOK 7,187.45
SEK 6,546.99
DKK 4,477.92

About the Item

An exceptionally fine Georgian embroidery by Anne Salmon depicting 'Cheerful Voyagers' punting in the serene English countryside. Executed with remarkable skill, the artist has rendered this idyllic scene with meticulous attention to detail, using varied thicknesses of thread. Signed, dated and inscribed verso. Beautifully presented in a gilt oval frame with delicate beading. On silk.
  • Creation Year:
    1791
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.47 in (21.5 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Typical for embroidery of this age, with discolouration and light staining to the silk. A small hole at the upper left has been lined. The frame shows age-related wear, including scuffs and edge losses.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: sr1811stDibs: LU881316754472

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