Antique Berlin Woolwork Hand - Painted HUGE Chart Pattern 19th Century
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:15801523 | Type/ Features: Embroidery |
A large and magnificent Original hand-painted Berlin chart depicting an equally large and stunning mixed floral bouquet arranged in an elaborate and detailed Urn. The variety of flowers are not only beautiful, but a wide selection of shades have been used and these are still vivid and in really good condition. The Urn however, is for me, the main attraction. The classical style and detail is incredible .... just look at the faces in the centre above... the lion's head, and again on each side of the Urn in line with the handles ...... just stunning and very cleverly charted! I had this piece stitched in wools some years ago which made a beautiful wall-hanging (see last photo). A rare needlework chart produced in the 19th century.
NOTE: THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 19th century HAND-PAINTED BERLIN WOOLWORK CHART (not a copy or print of a hand-painted chart)
Details of this chart:
Description - Hand-painted floral chart onto cream parchment.
Condition - The chart painted area is in excellent condition having a huge selection of vibrant colours still intact. The area of white paint on one of the flowers is rather thin - see my close-up photo to illustrate, although the symbols are all in place. The surrounding parchment is slightly age discoloured around the edges and has one torn area across the lower right corner which has been repaired on the back with tape long ago. There are some small minor tears around the edges but none of these interfere with the design or grid area. The chart has been reinforced on the back with tape across the top and lower edges which has caused some small puckering. None of these are within the design painted area. Please study my photos to check condition of this chart before bidding. Please note, the stitched panel is shown in my last photo is for illustration purposes only and is not included in this sale.
Size - Design grid area (width x height) 15.5 x 19.5 ins. / 39 x 49.5 cm (cm are the more accurate measurement)
Designer - L. W. Wittich in Berlin
Design No. 2001
Date - This designer produced these charts during the period 1809-1858Note: This chart has been kept in a protective sleeve and will be shipped in this for safe-keeping.
These charts were produced in the nineteenth century, mainly in Berlin (but also in Vienna, Dresden, Nurenberg and Paris) by Companies who commissioned artists to paint an original design, which was outlined onto parchment with printed grids. Hand-drawn symbols were added to the squares to denote the shade changes, and the shaded colours painted by hand onto these squares for the needlewomen of the time to stitch onto canvas or linen. This was before the use of electricity and the painters had to use magnifiers, sometimes under candle-light to painstakingly paint the squares accurately. Many stitched examples can still be seen in grand houses throughout England and Europe, and of course in museums.
These surviving charts, in good condition, are now rare (most were tattered after use and destroyed) and are mostly to be found in specialised museums and private collections. Many are framed to make beautiful pictures.
I have collected these beautiful designs for many years and I have stitched some of them in wool onto canvas in the traditional way, but it is now time for me to dissolve and dispose of my collection. I will be listing others for sale, so if you are interested please add me to your Watch List.
PAYMENT: Please arrange payment within 3 days of the auction by Paypal. Any payment not made in this time will result in E-Bay listing the item for sale again.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: I am pleased to send these charts worldwide and use the Global Shipping Programme. (If you would prefer this to be sent to you directly, please message me with your location and I will be pleased to quote.) Exhaustive research has shown that the GSP service offers very competitive rates for postage and insurance together with protection for both the seller and the buyer. If you are located outside of the UK please click onto the Postage link, select your location Country and the postage rates will be shown, together with any Import duties if applicable. Multiple Purchases: This service does also offer combined rates for multiple purchases. Just collect all of your items into a shopping basket, checkout all at the same time, make one payment for the total, and you will then be advised of the combined shipping rate, which in most cases saves costs. Shipping Discounts: Due to the high insurance values and the impossibility of replacing these antique charts, the shipping costs can be high but to make these costs more acceptable, and to contribute to the insurance costs, I will refund 35 per cent (35%) of your GSP shipping charges if purchases made in one auction total 250 pounds (£250) or more. Once payment has been made, this refund will be made via Paypal back to your account.
UK Postage: Please see listed rates - for multiple purchases - please message me for a quote to combine.
If you have any queries please message me as I am pleased to answer these. Thanks for looking.
NOTE: THIS IS AN ORIGINAL 19th century HAND-PAINTED BERLIN WOOLWORK CHART (not a copy or print of a hand-painted chart)
Details of this chart:
Description - Hand-painted floral chart onto cream parchment.
Condition - The chart painted area is in excellent condition having a huge selection of vibrant colours still intact. The area of white paint on one of the flowers is rather thin - see my close-up photo to illustrate, although the symbols are all in place. The surrounding parchment is slightly age discoloured around the edges and has one torn area across the lower right corner which has been repaired on the back with tape long ago. There are some small minor tears around the edges but none of these interfere with the design or grid area. The chart has been reinforced on the back with tape across the top and lower edges which has caused some small puckering. None of these are within the design painted area. Please study my photos to check condition of this chart before bidding. Please note, the stitched panel is shown in my last photo is for illustration purposes only and is not included in this sale.
Size - Design grid area (width x height) 15.5 x 19.5 ins. / 39 x 49.5 cm (cm are the more accurate measurement)
Designer - L. W. Wittich in Berlin
Design No. 2001
Date - This designer produced these charts during the period 1809-1858Note: This chart has been kept in a protective sleeve and will be shipped in this for safe-keeping.
These charts were produced in the nineteenth century, mainly in Berlin (but also in Vienna, Dresden, Nurenberg and Paris) by Companies who commissioned artists to paint an original design, which was outlined onto parchment with printed grids. Hand-drawn symbols were added to the squares to denote the shade changes, and the shaded colours painted by hand onto these squares for the needlewomen of the time to stitch onto canvas or linen. This was before the use of electricity and the painters had to use magnifiers, sometimes under candle-light to painstakingly paint the squares accurately. Many stitched examples can still be seen in grand houses throughout England and Europe, and of course in museums.
These surviving charts, in good condition, are now rare (most were tattered after use and destroyed) and are mostly to be found in specialised museums and private collections. Many are framed to make beautiful pictures.
I have collected these beautiful designs for many years and I have stitched some of them in wool onto canvas in the traditional way, but it is now time for me to dissolve and dispose of my collection. I will be listing others for sale, so if you are interested please add me to your Watch List.
PAYMENT: Please arrange payment within 3 days of the auction by Paypal. Any payment not made in this time will result in E-Bay listing the item for sale again.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: I am pleased to send these charts worldwide and use the Global Shipping Programme. (If you would prefer this to be sent to you directly, please message me with your location and I will be pleased to quote.) Exhaustive research has shown that the GSP service offers very competitive rates for postage and insurance together with protection for both the seller and the buyer. If you are located outside of the UK please click onto the Postage link, select your location Country and the postage rates will be shown, together with any Import duties if applicable. Multiple Purchases: This service does also offer combined rates for multiple purchases. Just collect all of your items into a shopping basket, checkout all at the same time, make one payment for the total, and you will then be advised of the combined shipping rate, which in most cases saves costs. Shipping Discounts: Due to the high insurance values and the impossibility of replacing these antique charts, the shipping costs can be high but to make these costs more acceptable, and to contribute to the insurance costs, I will refund 35 per cent (35%) of your GSP shipping charges if purchases made in one auction total 250 pounds (£250) or more. Once payment has been made, this refund will be made via Paypal back to your account.
UK Postage: Please see listed rates - for multiple purchases - please message me for a quote to combine.
If you have any queries please message me as I am pleased to answer these. Thanks for looking.
