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Stevengraph picture woven from pure silk, Thomas Stevens company. (Leda)wall picture sil
€500
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Stevengraph picture woven from pure silk, Thomas Stevens company. (Leda)wall picture silk.
A rare Stevengraph, i.e. a picture woven entirely of silk, made in the late 19th century by the Thomas Stevens company in Coventry, England. Leda. It depicts a scene from Greek mythology, where Zeus appears as a swan.
The depiction is based on a work by the French painter Tony Robert-Fleury.
What is special about this type is that it was specifically intended for the French market in the 1890s.
Stevengraphs are valuable in collectors' circles, especially those with mythological themes that have survived in their original cardboard mounts. Among Stevengraph collectors, silk pictures depicting the naked female figure (such as Leda, Venus or Lady Godiva) are among the most sought-after rarities. While in the Victorian era, everyday subjects (trains, horse races) were common. This artistic nude was considered a curiosity.
The main enemy of Stevengraphs is light. In this picture the colors are bright (not yellowed), which significantly increases the value.
The condition of the cardboard is also perfect. The frame (passe-partout) shown in the picture is an integral part of the value. The inscription "Leda" on it is clearly legible.
Since this type is rarer than the other pieces, I also recommend it to collectors!
Wooden frame: 30x26 cm.
Inner size: 18x22cm.
Height:30 cm.
Width:26 cm.
Depth:2 cm.
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ConditionVery goodColorsMulti ColorMaterialmaterial-silk, WoodNumber of items1Height30 cmWidth26 cmDepth2 cmSigns of usageChipped
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Private sellerLenti, HungaryOn Whoppah since January 2025 • 0 sales