Pair of Large Vintage Pillow Cases with Antique Needlepoint Fragments - Floral Motif Vintage

Pair of Large Vintage Pillow Cases with Antique Needlepoint Fragments - Floral Motif VintagePair of Large Vintage Pillow Cases with Antique Tapestry Fragments Woven In Antique French Needlepoint Tapestry Pillow Fronts originally part of late 19th early 20th c fauteuil or softa cushions, now sewn onto later white fabric backings with heavy buillon fringe French petit point & Needlepoint tapestry panels, circa 1880 1910 cascasding flowers and leaves in soft muted tones; style is Belee Epoque Late Victorian French with Aubusson inspired florals

The execution

The paper shows strong laid texture and visible fold lines from archival storage

Small Woman Portrait in Circular Bronze Frame with Flourishes

Opening to reveal its original fitted interior

commissioned by wealthy Amsterdam Mennonite merchant families

large-paper copies (“grand papier”)

Ornamentation of cherubs

all resting on a carved alabaster base

and richly lined interiors were hallmarks of higher-end examples

allowed artisans to create richly detailed decorative objects intended for refined interiors

Vintage Tortoise Blown Glass Vase

Likely Netherlands (Amsterdam publication)