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Emporium | June 11, 2025

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A recently discovered group of works by artist Thomas Laughlin, with family historical items dating to the early to mid 20th century. A lifetime Southern Gentleman’s collection of cabinet miniatures and curiosities. Old Master paintings and drawings from two private Southern collections. Over 50 silver lots—Georgian, William IV, Continental, and American. A diverse selection of Continental, British, and American furniture, Louis XV–XVII style, two sets of Biedermeier chairs, Queen Anne and Georgian pieces, an early Southern poplar chest of drawers, and a classical scroll arm sofa.
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Lot 566

Assorted Group of Cotton Embroidered Curtains and Bed Cover

Estimate: $100 - $300
Starting Bid
$50

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 or Continental, 19th through early 20th century, assorted group of cotton embroidered curtains and bed covering, including window treatment of off white sheer cotton of printed abstract flowers and leaf design, pair of panels 120 x 96 in. and pair of side drapes 62 x 143 in.; pair of 19th century sheer cotton tambour curtains with scalloped edge, white chain stitch tambour embroidery and drawnwork in matching design of alternating floral sprays, upper edge of each panel hand stitched with yellow thread: self fabric turned back and stitched in place as a facing; wide woven cotton tape stitched along center of facing, 122 x 72-1/2 in. and 121 x 72 in.; bedspread, probably early 19th century, of off white sheer cotton muslin with white chain stitch tambour embroidery and drawnwork in floral and abstracted floral border motifs; left, right, and lower edges scalloped, with satin stitch embroidery, upper edge turned back and hemmed with running stitch, 99-1/2 x 54-1/2 in.; four pair of white cotton net curtains, each with appliqué and insertions of tape and drawnwork in abstracted floral and scroll motifs at inner and lower edge, inner and lower edge of each panel scalloped; outer edge and upper edge finished with 1/4 in. wide woven tape, hand stitched, 35 x 110 in. to 42 x 110 in.

Provenance: Property from the Brooklyn Museum

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Property from the Brooklyn Museum

window treatments with large areas of discoloration, grime, and soiling, stains, scattered small holes throughout, staining, toning, minor losses Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.