Antique French Romantic Era Needlepoint 43" x 23" Panel with 3 18th c. Figures, Country Setting mother of pearl Palais Royal and nice ones at that

and nice ones at that

new/vintage materials other than the old needlepoint

all with engraved & reticulated or pierced decoration

irregular across bottom but plenty to work with

a dark Jesus against a halo of gold and red

Antique French Romantic Era Needlepoint 43" x 23" Panel with 3 18th c. Figures, Country Setting mother of pearl Palais Royal and nice ones at thatFabulous Antique French Romantic era needlepoint 43" x 23" panel which was made for the upholstered backrest to a loveseat or settee! I'd date it c. 1850 1900 based on style of needlework and the pattern, which recalls the 1700s Romantic Era fashions and genre. Fine embroidery work in wool and silk, it is excellent and ready to live again as a lushly fringed trimmed out decorator throw pillow pair (cut in half), or a long bolster pillow Again, from my