The Pioneer American Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Donald A. Shelley
Fri, Apr 20, 2007 06:00AM EDT
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Lot 173
Philadelphia wool on linen needlework, ca. 1750, d
Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000
Sold for
$23,400
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 |
Philadelphia wool on linen needlework, ca. 1750, depicting a bird perched on a floral tree atop a grassy landscape, 11 3/4" x 9 3/4". For a similar example, see Swan,
A Winterthur Guide to American Needlework, fig. 66
Some stitch losses to lawn and a few small losses in other areas. Browning to fabric. Piece was stabilized and lightly cleaned and sealed a couple years ago.
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