An Early 18thC English Embroidered Silkwork & Watercolour of The Prodigal Son sub-Antiques To A Sea Bird (Santa

To A Sea Bird (Santa Cruz 1869)

The large feral population of northern Australia became established in the late 19th century

The note is most importantly intact and fully legible

Martyr Worthy

preserved as a cherished companion

An Early 18thC English Embroidered Silkwork & Watercolour of The Prodigal Son sub-Antiques To A Sea Bird (SantaOrigin: EnglishPeriod: William III Queen AnneProvenance: UnknownDate: c. 1700Width: 19. 75Depth: 2Height: 17. 5The early silkwork and watercolour, in unrestored order, hand worked in silk threads in earthy hues on a cream silk ground, depicting a father welcoming his son who kneels on the chequerboard floor before him, his other son, with hound beside him, looking on, against an architectural backdrop with archway, tree, and floral urn, worked in