French Needlepoint and Petite-Pointe Fragment with Myth of Europa Tapestry Fragment Vintage

French Needlepoint and Petite-Pointe Fragment with Myth of Europa Tapestry Fragment VintageAdditional Description: Myth of Europa with Zeus disguished as the white bull and her handmaidens in a verdant landscape, foliated scrollwork framing; Attendant maidens gesturing, reacting, or preparing garlands; pastoral, wooded landscape with animals and flowing. drapery. Likely part of a larger panel. Needlepoint (gros point) for large areas, ground, and figures and Petit point used selectively in faces, hands, and fine drapery transitions. Era:

The sides feature a softly molded profile with a classic bead-and-reel motif

Late 19th C French Palais Royal style gilt metal and glass jewelry casket featuring a reverse-painted glass lide of Basilique du Sacre Coeur

the casket retains its original finish and hardware

flat disk-like form with gently undulating edges

resting on a gilt bronze foot decorated with repeating classical motifs

The shaped top opens to reveal a thoughtfully arranged fitted interior with compartments

the easel folds via a rear support leg and offers excellent decorative presence despite its relatively compact size

surrounded by scrolling acanthus

vanity space

Your old friend

A striking and usable example—equally suited for display or continued use in traditional wax sealing

originating from the Tribunal Civil de Première Instance de Montargis