FORTNIGHTLY HOUSE CLEARANCE AUCTION

FORTNIGHTLY HOUSE CLEARANCE AUCTION

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Lot 376: A Collection of Framed Needlework Pictures Attributed to Lavender and Lace and Assorted Landscape Paintings

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Start price: £5

Estimated price: £5 - £10

Buyer's Premium:

An assortment of framed needlework pictures and landscape paintings. The needlework collection comprises intricate cross-stitch compositions attributed to the Lavender and Lace series by Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum. Featured subjects include allegorical figures such as a mermaid with dolphins, various winged fairies, a bride in a lace gown, and figures in historical attire including a design resembling Queen Anne’s Lace. These works are executed with fine stitching and frequently incorporate metallic threads and beadwork accents. The landscape paintings depict traditional representational alpine scenes with snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, and coniferous forests, rendered in oil or acrylic on canvas and board. The artworks are housed in a variety of frames including moulded gilt frames, some with white linen liners, and wooden frames with decorative printed or embossed mounts. No artist signatures or makers marks are clearly visible on the works.


Condition report:

The collection is in good overall condition. The needlework shows no significant signs of foxing, staining, or fading. The canvases and boards of the landscape paintings are stable. Frames show minor age-related wear, including light surface scuffing and small chips to the gilt finish.