Lot 256 , An unusual Ligurian Italian finely embroidered 19th century sampler. Worked with a verse below of row of the alphabet and three rows of motifs of birds flowers and animals. The verse written in the Ligurian regional dial

An unusual Ligurian Italian finely embroidered 19th century sampler. Worked with a verse below of row of the alphabet and three rows of motifs of birds flowers and animals. The verse written in the Ligurian regional dialect, hard to translate accurately; “Maiden, may you have the hero who does not despair, but through virtue renders steadfast the heart”, 47.5cm wide x 35cm high. Condition, there are a few stains, one noticeably on the top row, centre of motifs, there is also some fading.
£150-250