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Europe, England, 19th century. A striking hand-stitched needlepoint with petit point wall hanging made with English wool and depicting three queens meeting a handsome king. The queens may represent Margaret Tudor (1489-1541), her younger sister Mary Tudor (1496-1533), and her sister-in-law Catherine of Aragon - who became the Renaissance queens of Scotland, France, and England, respectively. The king is likely Henry VIII, Catherine's husband and the Tudor sisters' brother. Above and below are two horizontal registers that present milestone events, a marriage above, and a funeral below. The details on this piece are remarkable; just look at the tiny petit point stitches comprising all of the figures' faces. The realism achieved via this technique is truly impressive. All is finely rendered in wool of vibrant colors and mounted in an attractive gold tone frame that complements the piece beatifully. Size (sight view): 34.3" L x 16.75" W (87.1 cm x 42.5 cm) Size (frame): 36.75" L x 19.25" W (93.3 cm x 48.9 cm)

Provenance: private Englewood, Colorado USA collection

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#178015

  • Condition: An impressive needlepoint and petit point composition, presenting with vivid imagery and vibrant hues. Minor wear commensurate with age. Mounted in an attractive frame without glass. Frame has a few scuffs and nicks commensurate with age. There is some separation to the upper right mitered corner. Fit with old suspension wire that we would recommend replacing.

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