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Thu, May 19, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 314

Three American Quilts

Estimate: $400 - $600

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

20th century, comprising: John Ferris, (American, born 1952) Untitled Quilt, 1984, silkscreened cotton 92 x 63 in.; Pennsylvania, circa 1930, "windowpane" quilt, having a red "house" on pink reserve, red binding and pink backing, 71 x 72 in.; circa 1940, patchwork quilt, repeating rectangles in black, beige, blue, and pink, centered with satin squares embroidered with Chinese birds, 75 x 59 in.

Provenance: Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum

Condition

some dirtiness, staining, discoloration, a few holes, pulled threads, minor wear commensurate with age and use, two with velcro to backing