Premier Auction - Session II - February 4, 2023
Sat, Feb 4, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 916
British or American Stump Work Embroidery and Watercolor on Silk
Estimate: $500 - $700
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 |
British or American, 19th century, stump work embroidery and watercolor on silk, two girls dancing under embroidered forest canopy in silkwork dresses with watercolor on silk facial detail, silk ground, 19 x 23 in.; period gilt wood frame, 23 x 27 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia
Condition
stitched to later foam core board, incidents of staining and discoloration throughout, some dried surface residue present from possible older repair at faces, evidence of previous moisture damage and small tears at periphery when removed from frame, possibly removed design elements
