Needlepoint and Silk Fire Screen Panels, 18th c

Shield shaped and worked in chenille and silk on silk, each with central silk panel of a courting couple outlined in what appear to be pearls, outlined with floral spray border surmounted by end and central bow knots; housed in original pole screen frame that has remnants of early floral paint decoration.

19 x 15.5 in.

From the Estate Collection of Jim & June Nance, Washington, NC

Very minor shattering to silk, minor thread loss, some soiling; not examined out of the frame, with original silk backing.

$500 - 1,000