PAIR OF FINE 18TH C. NEEDLEWORK AND GOUACHE PICTURES
Continental, the scourging of Christ at the pillar, dated 1755; Latin script on reverse: Fr. Conradinus Gernert Ord: Praed: Pra....Generalis p.t. Confessarius Maria Medingar fecit & pinarit hanc imaginem Anno 1755, Die 28, Aprdilis; the other
Christ being bound before the scourging, dated 1756: Latin inscription: Fr. Conradinus Ord: Praed: Pdctor Generalsi p.t. M.Medin?a' Comfessarois. & Conventiualis Wirceburgensis fecit & pineit hanc imaginem Anno 1756 / atatis ...Ordenis 39
each 17.5 by 19 in.; matted, framed under glass 23.5 by 24.75
The name of the religious friar is Dutch - the maker's name could be Spanish.Very complex mixed media. The bodies of the figures are applied, painted cut-outs; some elements (i.e., stair risers) are applied cut-out textiles. Other parts (i.e. trees) are needlework.
Some loss to paper steps which are applied painted paper; both have some loss of gilt beaded border; one frame has missing piece of gilt.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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Lot 150 : PAIR OF FINE 18TH C. NEEDLEWORK AND GOUACHE PICTURES
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