French Gros and Petit Point Bizarre Needlework Panel Early 18th Century 16th century needlwork SIZE 39 inches x 20

SIZE 39 inches x 20 inches  (100cm x 51cm)

Obviously not for everyday use on a family sofa

5 inches deep  (91cm x 5cm)

Beautiful hand embroidered Chinoiserie panel worked entirely by hand in coloured silks upon a pale green ground

16th Century Italian Silk Velvet

French Gros and Petit Point Bizarre Needlework Panel Early 18th Century 16th century needlwork SIZE 39 inches x 20The early 18th century (circa 1720) needlework panel worked in wool and silk threads, with a central Female figure playing a musical instrument amongst fruiting and blossoming trees, all worked in petit point Against a wonderful exuberant 'Bizarre' design . Previously a long seat back cover, now mounted (tacked at edges ) onto a wooden board, Antique condition with gentle signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Overall good for age and type