Antique Framed Neyret Freres Woven Silk Picture of Children, P. Tarrant Artist
Antique Framed Neyret Freres Woven Silk Picture of Children, P. Tarrant Artist
$90.00
What a treasure! This is a charming framed woven monochromatic silk picture of Victorian children playing by a babbling brook or stream. These types of silk woven pictures are called stevengraphs. This is a superb example of a French stevengraph by the famous Neyret Freres Company in St Etienne, France. This piece is a reproduction of a painting by P. Tarrant (Percy Tarrant) who was a famous UK artist. P. Tarrant is in the left hand bottom corner and NF in the right hand bottom corner.
I believe, based on my research, this piece was likely produced between World War I and World War II. During World War II, Silk became very difficult to source and later far too expensive to use. (Many posted indicate they are from the turn of the century, but I do not know how to verify that dating)
This piece is framed in a simple black wood frame with a high end mat presentation; a larger gray mat with an inner beige textured mat. It is behind glass and thus in pristine condition. These silks are meant to be displayed without glass as the light catches the image in different ways from different viewing directions. Although this has glass, you can see the play of light on the piece if you tip it. Incredible!
The framing on this piece is still very nice! It was expertly framed by Walter Adam in Manhasset MA (the green sticker is on the back). There is also a clipping from a newspaper identifying the piece as Neyret Freres and a stevengraph taped to the back. (It sure helped me understand what the origins of this piece!) The original hanging wire and brown paper backing are still complete on the back. There is one dent in the wood frame on the right bottom. Otherwise the framing is in very nice condition. The woven picture is in excellent vintage condition, no noticeable marks or scuffs.
This piece was found at an Estate Sale of a avid art collector and the details are incredible. The artistry of the weaving and the way that light plays with the image, along with the joy represented by the playful children make this a piece that would compliment any space it inhabits.
Dimensions:
Framed - 12 1/2” X 11 1/2” X 1"
Image - 6 7/8" x 5 3/4"
I believe, based on my research, this piece was likely produced between World War I and World War II. During World War II, Silk became very difficult to source and later far too expensive to use. (Many posted indicate they are from the turn of the century, but I do not know how to verify that dating)
This piece is framed in a simple black wood frame with a high end mat presentation; a larger gray mat with an inner beige textured mat. It is behind glass and thus in pristine condition. These silks are meant to be displayed without glass as the light catches the image in different ways from different viewing directions. Although this has glass, you can see the play of light on the piece if you tip it. Incredible!
The framing on this piece is still very nice! It was expertly framed by Walter Adam in Manhasset MA (the green sticker is on the back). There is also a clipping from a newspaper identifying the piece as Neyret Freres and a stevengraph taped to the back. (It sure helped me understand what the origins of this piece!) The original hanging wire and brown paper backing are still complete on the back. There is one dent in the wood frame on the right bottom. Otherwise the framing is in very nice condition. The woven picture is in excellent vintage condition, no noticeable marks or scuffs.
This piece was found at an Estate Sale of a avid art collector and the details are incredible. The artistry of the weaving and the way that light plays with the image, along with the joy represented by the playful children make this a piece that would compliment any space it inhabits.
Dimensions:
Framed - 12 1/2” X 11 1/2” X 1"
Image - 6 7/8" x 5 3/4"