Antique French Romantic Era Needlepoint 43" x 23" Panel with 3 18th c. Figures, Country Setting mother of pearl Palais Royal Exotic birds and palm trees

Exotic birds and palm trees flank the river scene

a remarkable museum piece

having bought it in London

worn on a watch fob chain & tucked in his vest

all with engraved & reticulated or pierced decoration

Antique French Romantic Era Needlepoint 43" x 23" Panel with 3 18th c. Figures, Country Setting mother of pearl Palais Royal Exotic birds and palm treesFabulous Antique French Romantic era needlepoint 43" x 23" panel which was made for the upholstered backrest to a loveseat or settee! I'd date it c. 1850 1900 based on style of needlework and the pattern, which recalls the 1700s Romantic Era fashions and genre. Fine embroidery work in wool and silk, it is excellent and ready to live again as a lushly fringed trimmed out decorator throw pillow pair (cut in half), or a long bolster pillow Again, from my