The Happy Days of Charles the First - Framed Tapestry
This is a tapestry titled "The Happy Days of Charles the First," and appears to be a tapestry version, or reproduction, of a Frederick Goodall painting with the same title from 1853. The tapestry appears to be in good condition apart from some likely discoloration. It has never been cleaned, nor has it been removed from the frame in the ~100 year memory of my family. The tapestry has finer stitching on the faces and hands of the subjects. The frame and glass are in good shape - glass is intact and only minor damage and separation of the wood frame. It is believed the frame and glass are from the same era as the tapestry. My family thinks this came from either Canada, or a trip to Europe, taken by one of my ancestors in the late 1800's.
Tapestry is 39.5" x 30.5" and frame is 46" x 36"{
Inherited
Yes
Hi Robert,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Frederick Goodall's painting of this same title was engraved by his father, Edward Goodall; it was not uncommon for schoolgirls to create needlework based on print sources as part of their education, though this is rendered so well I think it may have been made by a tapestry maker, possibly as a sample of the quality of their work.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An English School needlework tapestry panel
"The Happy Days of Charles The First", 19th Century
Depicting the young Charles I in a boat accompanied by his parents, King James I (Stuart), and Anne of Denmark, and siblings Elizabeth, Henry Frederick and Robert Stuart
Tapestry panel 30-1/2 by 39-1/2 inches; in a maple frame 36 by 46 inches.
CONDITION: not examined out of the frame but appears to be in reasonably good condition with some minor fading and/or toning throughout.
PROVENANCE: inherited
$ 300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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