Live Auction 7561Simon Sainsbury The Creation of an English Arcadia
TWO ENGLISH STRAWBERRY BASKET FELT-WORK PICTURES
Lot 314

TWO ENGLISH STRAWBERRY BASKET FELT-WORK PICTURES

CIRCA 1800-1850

Closed18 June 2008

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GBP 4,750

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TWO ENGLISH STRAWBERRY BASKET FELT-WORK PICTURES
CIRCA 1800-1850
Comprising a fine example of a white basket overflowing with plump berries, in shadowbox frame; and another, the large basket full of berries, the basket embellished with wool flowers, in shadowbox frame
16 x 12 in. (40.6 x 30.5 cm.) and 16 x 13 in. (40.6 x 33 cm.) without frames (2)

Acquired from Jellinek & Sampson.

Specialist note

Even as the making of traditional samplers decreased in popularity, 19th century girls continued to produce fine needlework. Stuffed work pictures especially gained prominance, with charming subjects such as these berry baskets and still-lifes.