The Pioneer American Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Donald A. Shelley
Fri, Apr 20, 2007 06:00AM EDT
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Lot 180
Unusual needlework and felt picture, mid 18th c.,e
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Sold for
$6,435
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 |
Unusual needlework and felt picture, mid 18th c., depicting a colorful bird perched on a cherry tree with lawn and flowers, the felt outlined in stitches, 8 1/2" x 9". This picture is similar in elements to some needlework of Chester County, Pennsylvania. For examples, see Swan, Winterthur Guide to American Needlework, pgs. 84-87. Provenance: Joe Kindig, Jr. & Son Antiques 1963.
Some losses to felt, 1" hole in grass, two 1/4" holes in white field and small holes around edge.
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