Antique Berlin Woolwork Hand - Painted Chart Pattern 19th Century
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:15816444 | Type/ Features: Embroidery |
A very pretty hand-painted Berlin chart depicting an arrangement of Peonies, Convolvulus, Narcissus, Canterbury Bells etc. in bright colours with green foliage in an interesting form. This appears to be an early example and although not in very good condition, is worth preserving. A rare floral 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)
<...br>Details of this chart:
Description - Hand-painted floral chart onto cream parchment.
Condition - The chart is not in good condition as it is discoloured with age and has some feint creases across the chart, some of which have developed into tears. Some of these are located in the painted area and are evident. The chart has been reinforced and backed with newspaper of the day which has held the chart together - as you will see the newsprint covers The Royal Court and does offer some interesting reading! The pasting of this paper has caused some wrinkling on the front of the chart. Despite this, the design is a pretty one and does have the makers number and name intact. As was common practice, the retailer has added his customer's name in script which reads 'Hart 33 New Bond St.' a very prestigeous address in Mayfair London. Please study my photos to check condition of this chart before bidding.
Size - Design grid area (width x height) 9.75 x 8.25 ins. / 25 x 21 cm (cm are the more accurate measurement)
Designer - L.W. Wittich in Berlin
Design No. 2276
Date - This designer produced these charts during the period 1809-1858.
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.
UK Postage: Please see listed rate for one item - for multiple purchases, please message me for a quote to combine.
International Shipping: I am pleased to post 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 glad to quote the postal cost. Any Import Duties or Tariffs are to be borne by the Purchaser - check with your own authorities to see if these are applicable in your location. The description to use is 'Antique used paper needlework patterns'.
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)
<...br>Details of this chart:
Description - Hand-painted floral chart onto cream parchment.
Condition - The chart is not in good condition as it is discoloured with age and has some feint creases across the chart, some of which have developed into tears. Some of these are located in the painted area and are evident. The chart has been reinforced and backed with newspaper of the day which has held the chart together - as you will see the newsprint covers The Royal Court and does offer some interesting reading! The pasting of this paper has caused some wrinkling on the front of the chart. Despite this, the design is a pretty one and does have the makers number and name intact. As was common practice, the retailer has added his customer's name in script which reads 'Hart 33 New Bond St.' a very prestigeous address in Mayfair London. Please study my photos to check condition of this chart before bidding.
Size - Design grid area (width x height) 9.75 x 8.25 ins. / 25 x 21 cm (cm are the more accurate measurement)
Designer - L.W. Wittich in Berlin
Design No. 2276
Date - This designer produced these charts during the period 1809-1858.
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.
UK Postage: Please see listed rate for one item - for multiple purchases, please message me for a quote to combine.
International Shipping: I am pleased to post 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 glad to quote the postal cost. Any Import Duties or Tariffs are to be borne by the Purchaser - check with your own authorities to see if these are applicable in your location. The description to use is 'Antique used paper needlework patterns'.
If you have any queries please message me as I am pleased to answer these. Thanks for looking.
