Morris & Co Embroidery
c 1900

I have not seen this charming design before. The silks glow. Very pretty pastel colours. Could it be by May Morris? 

Description

A small bird with out stretched wings in front of a double circle, perched on a acanthus leaf, with blue tulips and further scrolling acanthus leaves, the bird in shades of cream, apricot and soft terracotta, the leaves in soft greens and yellows, the ground in soft rich clotted cream, the border framing the piece in  soft terracotta and pink, an outer natural ivory border, all embroidered in floss silks on a linen ground. 

19 x 27 in; 49 x 69 cm 

 

Condition

Very good.

This is nailed to the original board and has the original backing cloth.