Framed Petit Point Silhouette Embroidery of a Lady Sidesaddle

This item is a small-scale framed textile work featuring a black silhouette of a lady riding a horse sidesaddle, executed in petit point or fine-thread cross-stitch. The central motif is rendered in solid black thread against an ivory or off-white background fabric, showcasing a high contrast that mimics traditional 18th and 19th-century paper-cut silhouettes. The rider is depicted in historical dress with a feathered hat, and the horse is shown in a formal gait over a stylized ground featuring floral sprigs. The embroidery appears to be hand-stitched, exhibiting tight, consistent tension characteristic of mid-20th-century decorative needlework. The piece is housed in a contemporary ornate gold-toned resin or composite frame with heavy rococo-style scrollwork and floral relief. The frame features a beaded inner liner and shows a slight aged patina with darker antiquing in the recesses to highlight the molding. While the textile itself appears well-preserved behind glass with no visible fraying or sun-bleaching, the overall style suggests a mid-20th-century homage to Victorian equestrian silhouettes. No visible maker's marks or signatures are present on the face of the work.