Unusual Antique / Vintage Hand Painted bedspread

Hello!

we have in our possession an unusual hand stitched, hand painted bedspread (we think), which we are trying to gather any more information on as we currently can’t find another example.
It measures approximately 150cm x 170cm, with 3 satin like panels. It is decorated profusely with floral motifs, which all appear to be hand painted in thick impasto relief. The ‘paint’ is quite brittle and on some places has chipped away, where this has happened you can see underneath there are traces of a blue line pattern.

We have attached pictures here and are happy to add any more information- we hope someone might be able to help us research / date this lovely piece!

Thanks!
Ali

 

Hello Ali,

Isn't that lovely.

My first thought is, did it start life out as a bedspread or some other item and has been repurposed?

IMO its early 1900 although if separate and sampler panels, could be earlier and repurposed.

The floral décor, to me anyway, is suggestive of an earlier influence, Georgian.

I am also wondering if it is the work of 1 person?

Lovely, just lovely.

 

Cheeky I know, could you post a photo of the carpet/mat bedspread is on?

 

Thanks for the replies! A screen sounds very possible. We thought maybe early 1900s too we just haven’t seen another example of the hand painted decoration with such thick impasto. Appreciate everyone’s thoughts!