Premier Auction - Session II - February 4, 2023
Sat, Feb 4, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 1062
Rare and Important Freedom Quilt
Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000
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 |
1980-1982, one of four examples created by Jesse Bell Williams Telfair (Parrot, Georgia, 1913-1986), pieced and applique cotton, blue block letters on red squares, arranged to spell the word "FREEDOM" in six horizontal rows, small white blocks separate red squares, white backing, 75 x 70-1/2 in.
Note: Three other examples by artist are in museum collections: The Smithsonian, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, D.C., 2017.40; High Museum of Art, Atlanta Georgia, 1982.298; American Folk Art Museum, New York, 2004.9.1
Exhibition history: Ricco/Maresca Gallery, New York, 15 October - 14 November, 1998 (accompanied by brochure from exhibition).
Provenance: Purchased from Ricco / Maresca Gallery, New York, 11 October, 1995 for $18,000 (with original receipt); Private Collection
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Condition
overall good condition, colors bright, some areas of discoloration, some loose threads, area of spotting/staining primarily to backing
