£1,000 - £1,500
An unusual George III silk-work picture of the Reverend Mr Yorick consoling Maria, in an idyllic landscape whilst gesturing to his waiting footmen and chaise, with, in other passages, a ewe and lamb, goats, birds and butterflies, worked in coloured silk and black wool, in mainly long and short stitch, on a silk ground, 44 x 48.5cm, framed
The origin of this charming 18th century silk picture is one of the most popular novels of the 18th c, Laurence Sterne's 'A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy', published in 1768. A round silk picture of the Rev Yorick and Maria arm-in-arm, supposed to have been embroidered Lord Nelson's lover, Emma Lady Hamilton, is in the collection of the Royal Museums Greenwich (TXT0056)
Light separation and adhesive tape stain extreme top centre that is not too noticeable
Two small old ink stains around carriage, small stain to right edge next to frame, overall condition is very good, silk largely intact except for small area of shattered silk at top right corner and top edge
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30.6% inc VAT*
