Property from the Brooklyn Museum | April 9, 2026
Thu, Apr 9, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 512
Two Applique Fragments, Cathedral and Flowers
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$250
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
comprising: Caroline Omes floral fragment, dated and inscribed "Caroline. Omes/1821/Presented by E.S."; needlework fragment of the Cathedral of Milan, Italian; largest 12-1/8 x 10-3/4 in.
Provenance: (Cathedral) 1928, bequest of William H. Herriman of Rome, Italy to the Brooklyn Museum; (Flowers) 1930, Gift of Mary Harriss Sully of Brooklyn, NY; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
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(Cathedral) 1928, bequest of William H. Herriman of Rome, Italy to the Brooklyn Museum; (Flowers) 1930, Gift of Mary Harriss Sully of Brooklyn, NY; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
some fraying at edges of backings, some picked, pulled, and loose threads, some discoloration； Omes fragment with repair near right corner, notable discoloration, some holes to backing and loss to stitching； Cathedral example with some wear at edges of applique
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