Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1357

AMERICAN WHITEWORK QUILT

Estimate: $80 - $120
Sold for

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 WHITEWORK QUILT, hand-stitched, each side three joined panels, featuring intricate quilted designs consisting of a center oval framed flower arrangement, surrounded by foliate and gastropod-type shell motifs, top with diagonal grid border, other three sides with scrolling plume leaf border and applied fringe, applied binding. First half/mid 19th century. 86" x 99" with fringe. 

Condition

Very good overall condition except for light to heavy toning, some scattered stains and spotting, a few tears and holes, lower border with faint green ghosting stain, minimal losses to fringe.

Deaccessioned from the Wilton House Museum collection, Richmond, VA.