Pair of 19th-Century Figural Needlepoint & Petit Point Pastoral Panels

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charming matched pair of 19th-century hand-worked needlepoint and petit point panels depicting romantic pastoral garden scenes in the French Rococo … Read more charming matched pair of 19th-century hand-worked needlepoint and petit point panels depicting romantic pastoral garden scenes in the French Rococo taste.

The tall companion compositions feature elegantly dressed figures within flowering landscapes: one depicts a lady on a swing accompanied by a gentleman, while the second depicts two women gathered in a garden setting.

Worked in a beautifully muted palette of soft blue, rose, celadon green, cream and earthy brown, the scenes evoke the pastoral imagery popularized by François Boucher and the 18th-century French decorative arts.

The needlework incorporates varied textures and finely worked figural, floral and landscape details. Each textile is presented beneath glass in a coordinating olive-green painted wood frame accented with gilt detailing.

A wonderfully decorative antique pair, particularly striking hung together or flanking a cabinet, mirror or doorway.

Dimensions:
16.5” W × 30.5” H each

Condition:
Good antique condition with age-related wear. The textiles exhibit fading, toning and color variation consistent with age. Frames retain considerable character with chips, scuffs and areas of finish loss. The vintage backing materials are deteriorated and partially missing. Hanging wires remain in place. Please refer closely to photographs for condition.

The framing and backing appear to postdate the textile panels.

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