Lot 1317 , A large Arts and Crafts silk embroidered wall hanging, embroidered in the manner of May Morris with a large central scrolling flowering rose tree and banner embroidered with Salve and a two row motto below;, Rose leaves

A large Arts and Crafts silk embroidered wall hanging, embroidered in the manner of May Morris with a large central scrolling flowering rose tree and banner embroidered with Salve and a two row motto below;
Rose leaves smell when roses thrive. Here’s my work when I’m alive.
Rose leaves smell when shrunk and shred. Here’s my work when I am dead.
Kathleen Wellersley
1898.
The hanging measures 90cm wide x 168cm high.
Condition - the hanging is fragile as it is too heavy to be self supporting. There has been past restoration, but is now in need of updated modern professional conservation.
£300-400

Sold for £420