RARE c. 1600s-1700s Fine NeedlePoint Tapestry, Mother & Putti, NeedleWork tole A slight dimple possible to

A slight dimple possible to the silver handles

each attaining highest honors at Expos and each makers to Kings

Unique among those we've bought and offered over the years

I'm also listing a lighter weighted set that does not have a case

that read "Faiencerie De Gien

RARE c. 1600s-1700s Fine NeedlePoint Tapestry, Mother & Putti, NeedleWork tole A slight dimple possible toThis is the finest stitching in a needlepoint embroidered tapestry we've ever seen. Those stitches on the faces of the figures are less than 1mm each, and even the larger stitches on the panel are smaller than petitpoint items done today. The work you see is one panel of a pair we bought recently out of France, (each sold separately), and represents, we think, Madonna and baby Jesus. The detail and rich colors in silk and wool yarns is remarkable