A Charles II embroidered picture of Abraham, Sarah, and the three angels Dated May 30 1681 In coloured wools depicting Abraham on his knees whilst Sarah is depicted to the right of the work hiding in her tent, and initialled 'RS, ES, AS', as well as indistinct words and numbers to the borders, within a later ebonised frame, size including the frame: 71cm wide, 3cm deep, 49.5cm high (27 1/2in wide, 1in deep, 19in high) (the embroidery: 59cm wide x 37.5cm high) Footnotes: Provenance: With Avon Antiques, Bradford-on-Avon, where acquired in 1984 Conserved by Jennifer Gill, Bristol according to a receipt. The above embroidery depicts the Old Testament story of Abraham and Sarah receiving the three angels (Genesis 18). Abraham is shown kneeling before three mysterious visitors, offering them hospitality and refreshment, while Sarah appears in the background, listening from the entrance of her tent. Upon hearing the angels foretell that she will bear a son in her old age, Sarah laughs in disbelief, a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing