Antique Berlin Woolwork Hand - Painted Chart Probably 19th Century
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:19454027 | Type/ Features: Embroidery |
A beautiful hand-painted Berlin chart in the form of an unusual spray/garland of mixed flowers including Roses, Asters, Convolvulus and Lilies in a variety of vivid colours. An interestingly formed design - a typical romantic combination of floral design popular in the Victorian era. A rare needlework chart thought to be produced in the 19th century.
NOTE: THIS IS A HAND-PAINTED BERLIN WOOLWORK CHART in the 19th century style (not a copy or print of a h...and-painted chart)
Details of this chart:
Description - Hand-painted floral chart onto grey parchment.
Condition - The chart area is in very good condition having still vibrant colours with no missing or damaged paint apart from the white colour on the Lily (see close-up photo). This slight deterioration in the white paint is very common in these charts because of the content of the paint in this colour - but this does not detract from the design form. This chart was part of a small collection that I purchased many years ago and they were lovingly held together with pink ribbon which had sadly disintegrated with age but had left its mark on the parchment (I wonder who did that?). There are none of the usual script numbers or makers name as the parchment has been trimmed off at the grid lines. As this chart was part of a small collection and all of the others were 19th century from Berlin, I assume, judging by the style and detailed painting, that this chart is from the same period and location. Please study my photos to check condition of this chart before bidding.
Size - Design grid area (width x height) 8 x 8.5 ins. / 20 x 21.5 cm
Designer - Unknown
Design No. Unknown
Date - Probably 19th century judging by the paintwork and design style, but this cannot be confirmed.
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. Exhaustive research has shown that this 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 A HAND-PAINTED BERLIN WOOLWORK CHART in the 19th century style (not a copy or print of a h...and-painted chart)
Details of this chart:
Description - Hand-painted floral chart onto grey parchment.
Condition - The chart area is in very good condition having still vibrant colours with no missing or damaged paint apart from the white colour on the Lily (see close-up photo). This slight deterioration in the white paint is very common in these charts because of the content of the paint in this colour - but this does not detract from the design form. This chart was part of a small collection that I purchased many years ago and they were lovingly held together with pink ribbon which had sadly disintegrated with age but had left its mark on the parchment (I wonder who did that?). There are none of the usual script numbers or makers name as the parchment has been trimmed off at the grid lines. As this chart was part of a small collection and all of the others were 19th century from Berlin, I assume, judging by the style and detailed painting, that this chart is from the same period and location. Please study my photos to check condition of this chart before bidding.
Size - Design grid area (width x height) 8 x 8.5 ins. / 20 x 21.5 cm
Designer - Unknown
Design No. Unknown
Date - Probably 19th century judging by the paintwork and design style, but this cannot be confirmed.
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. Exhaustive research has shown that this 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.
