Emporium Auction
Fri, Jul 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 165
Hanging Beaded Doorway Curtain
Estimate: $300 - $500
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 |
North Carolina, Asheville area, probably late 19th/early 20th century, likely African American made, wood hanging support, rope threads strung with beads made from shoe buttons in black, red, yellow, blue, and white, some with gold and copper paint, 78 x 32ÿin.
Provenance: Private CollectionNote:According to consignor notes, this curtain was purchased on Eagle St. in Asheville, North Carolina, and was possibly produced in the Blanton St. Neighborhood area.
Condition
surface dirt layer and accretion, some wear and losses to paint, scattered losses to beading throughout
