Single Owner Auction - The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr. of Newnan, Georgia
Sat, Sep 12, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 299
Fine Massachusetts Silk House Embroidery
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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 |
early 19th century, Federal two story house flanked by trees, meadow to left bordered by row of blueberry bushes with rocky outcrop and three sheep, painted blue sky, silk on silk, tacked to wood panel, 11-1/4 x 13 in.; probably original gilt wood frame and eglomise mat, signed "Polly White" in gilt lettering, old label verso "Burr and Smith Looking Glass Company, Pittsfield, Massachusetts" and smaller handwritten label "Mrs. H. J. Duicheart", 13 x 15-1/2 in.ÿ; Provenance: The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia
large demilune area of loss upper right, probably original tacks and mount, uneven edges, fading, some changes to color at frame borders to to light exposure, surface wear to painting areas, losses and abrasions to frame, wear to most of gilt
