Premier Auction - Session I - February 3, 2023
Fri, Feb 3, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 402
George II Needlework Shepherd and Shepherdess
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 |
British, early 18th century, female figure resting on ground, male figure standing, with sheep, dog, snail, birds, butterfly, barn, signature "Mary Spong 1727" / "The Shepard & Shepardess", gilt wood frame, 16-1/4 x 18-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia
Condition
darkening to ground, losses to ground, loss to Shepherd's staff, fading, not examined out of frame; losses to frame
