A Set of Three Antique Framed Silk Pictures Depicting Lady Godiva and Peeping Tom
This lot comprises three antique framed silk pictures, each set within its own moulded frame, together with a quantity of newspaper cuttings. The three pictures are titled “The Lady Godiva Procession”, “Ye Ladye Godiva” and “Peeping Tom”, referencing the well-known legend of Coventry. Each picture is presented behind glazing within a decorative frame with a leaf and acorn motif and a pierced border, finished in a muted gilt and pewter-tone. The Procession scene shows a street lined with buildings and a mounted group, while the Peeping Tom picture depicts a figure in period dress beneath a feathered headdress. The newspaper cuttings include one headed “Still a Keen Market for Silk Pictures”, which relates directly to the interest in pieces of this kind.
Good Overall Condition for Age With Visible Signs of Wear
The frames show age-related wear, with some tarnishing and toning to the metallic finish, and the moulded detail remains clear. The mounts display gentle toning consistent with their age, and the newspaper cuttings are yellowed, creased and show edge wear, including tearing. Please examine the lot carefully before bidding, as no further condition information is given beyond what is described. Pieces of this type, combining Coventry legend imagery with contemporary press references to silk picture production, may appeal to collectors of local history, decorative textile art and antique framed pictures.