Embroidery - 64 cm - 54 cm

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Constance Rousseau
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Original portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele II, hand‑embroidered in silk with metallic thread (likely real gold) and sequins, a half‑bust with the Savoy coat of arms, dated circa 1860; framed with the original period frame and glass, measures 54 x 64 cm including the frame, in good condition with small signs of age and stains.

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Original portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele II made with hand embroidery in silk thread, metallic thread very likely in real gold and sequins.
Half-bust of the king with the symbol/coat of arms of the House of Savoy.
The face is made on paper, drawn by hand.
The glass and the frame are original to the period; in fact the glass has the typical imperfections of antique glass.
The face shows light traces of mold.
The frame has several defects.
It is dated around 1860
Measurements with frame 54 x 64 cm

Original portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele II made with hand embroidery in silk thread, metallic thread very likely in real gold and sequins.
Half-bust of the king with the symbol/coat of arms of the House of Savoy.
The face is made on paper, drawn by hand.
The glass and the frame are original to the period; in fact the glass has the typical imperfections of antique glass.
The face shows light traces of mold.
The frame has several defects.
It is dated around 1860
Measurements with frame 54 x 64 cm

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
No. of items
1
Material
Silk
Country of Origin
Italy
Style
Antique
Length
64 cm
Width
54 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1860
Including Napkins
No
ItalyVerified
3
Objects sold
Private

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