A Victorian silkwork applique picture of a recumbent lion. Mid 19th century

A very finely worked embroidery of a seated lion, cut and  mounted on a burgundy silk ground, in a glazed bird's eye maple frame.

In excellent condition.

Frame:   17.5" x 13"      45 x 33cms 

Sight:     13.5" x 9.5"    34 x 24cms

£ 395

Provenance: The Sir Michael Codron Collection of Lions. A 20th century London theatre producer of renown.

Ref:  656