Frame - Wood, Textile, gold leaf - Embroidered frame - 66 x 50 cm

Rare 19th Century Commemorative Embroidery – A Treasure of History and Devotion
Add a touch of authentic historic elegance to your collection with this splendid antique framed embroidery, a unique piece that blends the art of the needle with family and religious memory.
The Frame: A Golden Embrace
The work is housed in a magnificent 19th-century gilded wooden frame, featuring refined bas-relief work.
Details: The border is finely decorated with "ovoli" motifs and beads, typical of neoclassical taste and the Carlo X era.
Condition: The gilding presents the typical patina of time, which certifies its authenticity and lends a magnetic, timeless charm.
The Interior: The Art of Thread and Calligraphy
The central panel is a masterful hand-embroidered work on silk or very fine cotton fabric, executed with a precision reminiscent of ancient calligraphy manuals.
Subject: The embroidery celebrates the "First Mass" of two figures, Alberto and Natale M. Mercurio. The central dedication is surrounded by delicate initials "S.S.R.", topped by a cross embroidered with meticulous care.
The Floral Alphabet: The text is rendered in an ornamental calligraphic style, where each letter is a work of art, enriched with swirls and interlacing.
Floral Decorations: Framing the text are flowering branches, buds, and leaves rendered in soft multicolored threads, recalling the grace of samplers (imparaticci) of noble girls of the era.
Why Choose It?
This object is not just a furnishing piece, but a fragment of lived history. It is perfect for:
- Collectors of antique textiles and sacred art.
- Interior designers seeking a "characterful" piece for classical or eclectic spaces.
- Vintage enthusiasts who want an item capable of telling a story.
Dimensions: 66x50x3 cm
Conditions: Excellent conservation state for its era. Signs of time on the fabric (small foxing) that increase its historical value and authenticity.