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Thu, May 19, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 373

Two American Applique Quilts

Estimate: $200 - $400

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

19th century, stars and triangles quilt, cream binding and backing, 72-1/2 x 61 in.; example with central medallion with repeating red and white stars on pink reserve, surrounded by multicolored rectangles and triangles, pale blue binding, cream backing, 81 x 74 in.

Provenance: Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum

Condition

discoloration and staining throughout, areas of loss to patches on second quilt, normal wear commensurate with age and use