Large vintage hand stitched needlepoint or cross stitch textile artwork depicting mallard ducks flying and landing among marsh grasses. The aged linen tone ground, muted colors and simple wood frame give it strong traditional sporting and folk art appeal.
Details
- Subject: Mallard ducks and marsh landscape
- Five ducks depicted
- Technique: Hand stitched needlework
- Likely needlepoint or counted cross stitch style
- Textile ground: Natural tan fabric
- Colors: Blue green burgundy brown cream and gray
- Wide horizontal composition
- Frame: Medium brown wood
- Overall size: approximately 35 x 28 inches
- No visible artist signature or maker mark
- Older paper backed framing
- Wire hanger
- Traditional sporting and waterfowl decor
Condition
Good vintage condition with visible age and character. Textile shows overall toning and some discoloration consistent with age. Wood frame has scattered dark marks, small spots and surface wear. Reverse paper backing shows significant aging, staining and previous disturbance. Displays well from the front.
Collector Appeal
Large hand worked waterfowl textiles have strong crossover appeal for sporting decor, hunting lodge, English country, grandmillennial and American folk art interiors.
Shipping and Delivery
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