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Early 1620s English Needlepoint Pillow With Birds and Fruit Trees

$3,250
£2,449.20
€2,861.58
CA$4,611.99
A$4,625.37
CHF 2,683.35
MX$56,469.70
NOK 31,080.78
SEK 31,809.08
DKK 21,393.02

About the Item

This early 17th century English needlepoint pillow is worked in wool and silk and presents an intricate orchard scene characteristic of English domestic needlework from the late Tudor to early Stuart period. The composition is densely filled with fruit laden trees, carefully articulated foliage, and stylized birds rendered with remarkable attention to color and form. The design is balanced and rhythmic, with branching trunks and repeating natural motifs that create depth and movement across the surface. Needlepoint textiles of this era were typically produced for household decoration and reflected both artistic skill and symbolic meaning. Orchard imagery was commonly associated with prosperity, fertility, and the idealized pastoral landscape. The use of silk highlights within the wool ground adds subtle luminosity and variation in texture, demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of materials. This textile was originally part of a larger needlepoint panel and has been later adapted into a pillow with a complementary backing. The surface retains its original hand worked character, showing age appropriate wear, areas of gentle fading, and minor thread thinning, all consistent with textiles of this period and indicative of authenticity rather than restoration. Early English needlepoint works of this quality and age are increasingly scarce. This pillow stands as both a decorative object and a surviving fragment of early English textile history, well suited for collectors, designers, and interiors that value historical depth and craftsmanship.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Wool
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1620
  • Condition:
    Very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, US
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2362p1stDibs: LU9020248511032

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