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Lot 100

American silk and paint on silk needlework mourning scene, early 19th c., depicting a young woman

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Unsold

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American silk and paint on silk needlework mourning scene, early 19th c., depicting a young woman and man next to the tomb of Miss Harriet Alden, in a landscape with a willow tree, fence, and lawn, retaining its original gilt frame with reverse painted glass, 19 1/2'' x 22 1/2''. Provenance: Private Philadelphia collection.

Condition

Light sporadic foxing. 1/4" loss in sky. Reverse mat redone.