Orphrey / Embroidery Of Saint Apolline - 17th Century
Embroidery depicting Saint Apolline with a serene expression.
She is depicted with several of her attributes, notably the pincers clamping her tooth, as well as the palm of martyrdom.
The embroidery is enhanced with gold and silver thread and embellished with beads, the addition of which may date back to the 18th century.
The piece has been mounted on a 19th century burgundy velvet fabric adorned with a floral design.
There is some wear on the embroidery and slight loss of beads around the face.
The tip of the palm branch has undergone restoration.
Dimensions:
Total height: 64 cm
Total width: 53 cm
Embroidery height: 53 cm
Embroidery width: 22.5 cm
France, early 17th century
She is depicted with several of her attributes, notably the pincers clamping her tooth, as well as the palm of martyrdom.
The embroidery is enhanced with gold and silver thread and embellished with beads, the addition of which may date back to the 18th century.
The piece has been mounted on a 19th century burgundy velvet fabric adorned with a floral design.
There is some wear on the embroidery and slight loss of beads around the face.
The tip of the palm branch has undergone restoration.
Dimensions:
Total height: 64 cm
Total width: 53 cm
Embroidery height: 53 cm
Embroidery width: 22.5 cm
France, early 17th century
750 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Good condition
Material: Linen
Width: 53 cm
Height: 64 cm
Reference (ID): 1844457
Availability: In stock
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