A gilt framed finely worked Regency gauze sampler, by Amelia...

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£60 - £80

A gilt framed finely worked Regency gauze sampler, by Amelia Artus, aged 8 years, dated 1813, worked on fine gauze with coloured silk threads, with a large central panel having a long verse, two motifs of cornucopia, potted flowers and dogs and a central cartouche with her name, age and date below, surrounded by a wide embroidered border., 39cm wide x 30cm high. Condition - the sampler embroidered on gauze is unusual but mounted on patterned paper makes the imagery hard to define, re-mounted on white card would enhance it. There is some fading to some colours due to sunlight, but there appears to be no moth or damage to the fabric or silk stitching. The frame has gilding missing.