March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two
Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1334
VICTORIAN WOVEN HAIR MOURNING WREATH
Estimate: $80 - $120
Sold for
$446.25
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 |
VICTORIAN WOVEN HAIR MOURNING WREATH, mostly blond shades of hair intricately woven on a metal wire frame with thread wrapping into floral arrangements, featuring a wreath with open top framing a small figural butterfly to center. Housed under glass in a probably original shadow box frame. Second half 19th century. 14" x 15 3/4" sight, 18" x 20" OA.
Condition
Very good visual condition with minor wear, a few spots of unwoven and fraying hair, backing velvet with some toning, frame with some wear, surface scratches, and flaking/chipping to molding, back with later reinforcement hardware. Not examined out of frame.
Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.
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