Royal and Noble Portrait Collection

Introducing a series of large old master inspired sewn portraits worked in richly coloured luxurious wool, cashmere, and linen.

Redesigned in quality fabrics these unique handmade portraits are finished to the highest standard and make a striking visual impact either individually or as a collection.

If you would like something completely different and interesting for your home, these imposing royal and noble portraits will certainly make a grand statement.

Whether you decide on creating your own private collection or install one portrait the impact is immediate.

HENRY

On black wool. Composition of wool and cashmere.
Of very large proportions, framed size. 48 ¼” W x 38” H / 123cm W x 97cm H

All pieces of wool and cashmere hand cut appliqued and sewn with meticulous precision, finer details hand finished.
Mounted in a hand painted frame with a low sheen finish and a contrasting hand painted matt slip.
Stamp of authenticity on reverse.
Also available on a pink wool background.

Please Note.
No two portraits of Henry will be identical due to the variations in the materials used.

We enjoyed making and adapting a large-scale pattern for Henry and implementing our own take of him.
It was important to capture his size, this is emphasized in his broad shoulders, he looks powerful and commanding.
A lot of time spent on the finer details, jewels, feathers, pompom sash and facial features.
All sewn from luxurious cashmere and wool.
Bearded, hefty, imposing and confident.

£950

ELIZABETH

Henry VIII’s daughter. On black wool.
Of large proportions, framed size 35 ½” W x 34” H / 90cm W x 87cms H

All pieces of fabric hand cut appliqued and sewn with meticulous precision, finer details hand finished.
Mounted in a hand painted frame with a low sheen finish and a contrasting hand painted matt slip.
Stamp of authenticity on reverse.
Only available on black wool.

Please Note.
No two portraits of Elizabeth will be identical due to the variations in the materials used.

This is our adaptation of Elizabeth basking in majestic glory.
We emulated her exquisite large lace collar with lots of intricate stitching which was then sewn into place very carefully and accurately above her dress.
There is the finest stitched gold detail on her dress of pomegranates and vines typical of Tudor design.
Her pearls symbolize peace and purity and are perfectly stitched onto her glorious orange hair, she remains tight lipped pale and interesting.
Pale, bejeweled, magnificent.

£650

WILLIAM

On black wool.
Of large proportions. Framed size 40 ½” W x 36 ½” H / 103cms W x 92.5cms H

All pieces of wool hand cut appliqued and sewn with meticulous precision, finer details hand finished.
Mounted in a hand painted frame with a low sheen finish and a contrasting hand painted matt slip.
Stamp of authenticity on reverse.
Also available on a yellow wool background.

Please Note:
No two portraits of William will be identical due to the variations of the materials used.

The redesign process of William, although extensive was enjoyable. He constantly evolved from a young man to the older figure that we finally settled with.
He looks important and he was.
Lots of adjustments to his face particularly to his eyes which do follow you across the room.
Dressed to kill with his fine attire made from all the very best tailor tweeds and wools layered in some areas, attractive ruff and large feather pompom.
Movement from the large feather pompom is created from the smallest amount of air generated, even when walking past.
Handsome, Fearless, Lionlike.

£750

MARCO

On black wool.
Framed size 25 ¼” W x 35” H / 64cm W x 89cm H

All pieces of wool and linen hand cut appliqued and sewn with meticulous precision, finer details hand finished.
Mounted in a hand painted frame with a low sheen finish and a contrasting hand painted matt slip.
Stamp of authenticity on reverse.
Only available on black wool.

Please Note:
No two portraits of a Portrait of a young man will be identical due to the variations in the materials used.

Influenced by the beautiful Italian renaissance portraits I felt inspired to design my own version and for it to be captivating.
We chose colourful fabrics that work well together and spent a lot of time on his eyes. Beautiful contrasting fabrics for his curly locks and attractive blue plaids for his tunic and hat.
I feel he is captivating and conveys a sense of calmness.
Beautiful, composed, untroubled.

£400

NELSON

On blue wool.
Framed size 26 ¾” W x 27 ¾” H / 68cm W x 70cm H

Please Note:
No two portraits of Nelson will be the same due to the variations of the materials used.

Our homage to Nelson was a pleasure to produce.
Time consuming hand stitching to achieve the fineness of his epaulettes, black stitching on black wool to show definition in his navel undress uniform and hand stitched anchor and rope brass buttons.
We redesigned his Chelengk a Sultans gift, and order of the crescent, presented to him for outstanding military service, which have a strong presence in this portrait, as they ought too.
Bold, defiant, heroic, National hero.