An amazing piece of 18th/17th century gold & silk work embroidery. French in origin. Depicting carnations center done in silk threads satin stitch. Shades of gold, creme, greens and blues. . The entire background done in various techniques of gold work embroidery. Framed (without glass) in an early 1900's wooden frame. Quit possibly a fragment from an ancient vestment piece at one time. 
 
Photos are good indication of actual color and condition. 
 
Measurements
 
Including the frame measures 
 
35 cm from top to bottom x 22.5 cm 
 
Embroidery alone is 
 
29 cm from top to bottom x 16.5 cm 
 
 
Condition
 
The embroidery work is in very good condition with only a bit of missing silk thread. 
 
The frame has some paint missing and some knicks. 
 
This piece has been left in "as found" condition. 
 
Shipping
 
Please check our homepage for shipping details.