Fine Jewelry, Sporting Arts, Asian Works, Fine & Decorative Works
Fri, Jul 11, 2014 06:30PM EDT - Sun, Jul 13, 2014 06:30PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 261
1766 Adam and Eve Silk Needlework
Estimate: $300 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
American, late 18th century, possibly Connecticut, large tree with snake over pair of birds and other small animal and floral motifs, stitched "Elizabeth Adkins Ended/This work in the tenth year of her age 1766", floral vine border, silk on linen, 17 x 12-1/2 in. (sight); modern gilt wood frame, tears and losses to silk ground, fading, foxing, grime, especially at edges, fabric backing. Provenance: Private Collection, Knoxville, Tennessee
tears and losses to silk ground, fading, foxing, grime, especially at edges, fabric backing
Condition
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