November 18, 2022: Premier Americana - Day Two
Fri, Nov 18, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 1347
AMERICAN CREWEL WORK AND COPPERPLATE-PRINTED TOILE QUILT
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for
$885.50
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
AMERICAN CREWEL WORK AND COPPERPLATE-PRINTED TOILE QUILT, hand-stitched, large two-pieced center linen fabric block featuring decorative wool crewel work embroidery with a parrot surrounded by various stylized flowers, four sides having wide border of copperplate-printed toile fabric with vignettes of children in outdoor settings, all-over diagonal grid quilting, knife binding with three edge having applied hand-knotted fringe, three-paneled linen backing. Probably New England. Late 18th/first quarter 19th century. 102" x 94" with fringe.
Provenance: From a private collection in Washington, DC.
Poor to fair overall condition, top with overall toning, scattered holes and stains/spotting, toile fabric with heavy fading, embroidery thread with fading and fugitive color, losses mostly to dark-colored thread, fringe with scattered losses and tears, backing with toning, stains/spotting, many holes and losses.
Provenance: From a private collection in Washington, DC.
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