This one is old! I'd date it c. 1780-1830 based on style of needlework and the pattern. Fine embroidery work in wool and silk, it's a salvaged panel from a chair back upholstery, and is excellent to live again as a lushly-fringed/trimmed out decorator throw pillow. Again, from my stash of best panels collected over decades, all of which I'm trying to part with now, a batch at a time. You'll want to mix/match to put together your own decorator dream grouping of pillows. Every decorator magazine shows them now, from modern decor to antique. Simple project, really, or get your local upholstery shop to put it together. It's so fun! Full measurements noted on the photos.
Very good to excellent condition for age and type. As noted, at least 200 years old, but beautifully preserved - a side chair or boudoir chair seldom used and away from sunlight, it has survived with almost no fading to the early worked and dyed silk and wool yarns. The floral basket and architectural border treatment is going to just be fabulous in your own pillow. Supple linen canvas, there is some fold-over for you to work with as you set it into silk velvet, or a satin, or you can easily mount it with an antique French trim length of passementerie. We have a good selection for you to gather several complimenting panels together to achieve your own personal work of decorator's art. Ask for help choosing if you're unsure.
