19th Century Continental Embroidered Silk Panel Map of the World

A rare and visually striking framed antique European embroidered silk panel.

Exquisitely hand-crafted in Continental Europe in the 19th century, depicting map of the world, double hemisphere, having a highly attractive appearance, with finely worked details, blackwork, sampler, decorative elements in elegant polychrome threads and silk. Truly a remarkable work! Professionally framed and matted, mounted in an ebonized wood frame with carved giltwood ornamentation.

Provenance:
Suzanne Ellis, New York;
The Estate of Suzanne Ellis.

Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. Fine & Decorative Arts Showcase Auction catalog #13204

Dimensions: (approx)
Framed: 25.75″ High, 33.75″ Wide, 2″ Deep
Embroidery work: 17.5″ High, 25.5″ Wide (sight)

Condition Report:
Great original antique condition with beautifully aged patina. Presents very well. Overall fading to polychrome threads and silk, minor scattered threadbare areas and losses to silk panel, as expected with age and nature of the material. Overall a superb museum quality example.