Young Girl with Flowers (Petite Fille aux Fleurs)
Textile art; petit point needlework on linen or canvas • Unidentified amateur artisan; likely created from a commercial pattern or kit (possible Royal Paris or needlepoint kit design)
Style & Movement
Folk Art / Decorative Domestic Needlecraft
Medium & Technique
Wool or silk embroidery threads on a woven substrate; petit point / cross-stitch technique
Creation Period
Mid-20th Century (approximately 1940-1960)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8 x 10 inches; portrait orientation
Subject Description
A single figure of a young girl in a voluminous burgundy/red dress and bonnet, holding a bouquet of flowers, rendered in a simplified, nostalgic aesthetic
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing typical signs of age-related textile oxidation
Estimated Market Value
$25 - $75
Auction Estimate
$20 - $50
Provenance History
Private collection; likely a family heirloom produced for domestic decoration
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the mid-century revival of traditional needlecrafts as a domestic hobby; reflects 20th-century idealization of pastoral and Victorian-era childhood themes
Notable Features
Features a high-contrast palette against a neutral cream background; housed in a period-appropriate molded dark wood frame
Condition Issues
Slight yellowing of the background substrate; minor fading of thread pigments; frame shows surface wear and moderate dust accumulation
Conservation Recommendations
Remount using acid-free materials; clean glass; display away from direct UV sunlight to prevent further thread fading; ensure a gap between glass and textile