The Pioneer American Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Donald A. Shelley
Fri, Apr 20, 2007 06:00AM EDT
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Lot 431
Important Pennsylvania Lititz Moravian Girls' Scho
Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000
Sold for
$35,100
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Important Pennsylvania Lititz Moravian Girls' School silk, chenille, spangles, and paint on silk needlework picture inscribed on the tablet "Hannah Mary M'Conaughy Litiz May 1825", the two central figures representing Palemon and Lavinia from the poem Autumn, situated in a pastoral landscape with farm house and mountainous background, retaining its original gilt frame, 17 1/4" dia., 20 1/2" x 20 1/2" overall. Pictured in Herr, Ornamental Branches, fig. 28, pg. 54. For a related example, see Ring, Girlhood Embroidery, vol II, fig. 500. Provenance: Joe Kindig, Jr. and Son Antiques.
As expected wear. Damage to black liner. Overall excellent condition.
Condition
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