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Important Maryland Private Collection | September 10, 2025

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Assembled over the course of many years by a collector with great taste and great means, the sale features an important oil portrait by John Singer Sargent, painted in Paris in 1880. Other notable American paintings are included in the sale, including Potthast, Sully, Cornoyer, Shattuck, and Gaugengigl. In addition, fine Americana featuring numerous samplers, folk art, portrait miniatures, furniture and other accessories will be featured. The accoutrements of fine dining and entertaining are also included, featuring fine china, stemware, and silver by notable makers like Herend, Tiffany, Meis
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Lot 567

Two Framed 19th Century Schoolgirl Needlework Samplers

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Current Bid
$600

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two silk on linen verse and pictorial samplers: one York County, Pennsylvania, signed and dated "Ann Fittrow her/Work done in the 12/year of her age/1824", sight 17 x 12 in.; one English, signed and dated "The Gift of Mary Grafton too [sic] Mrs. Eton aged 11 years 1788", sight 16-1/4 x 12-3/4 in.; wood frames, larger 20-1/2 x 15-1/2 x 1 in.

Provenance: (Ann example) M. Finkel & Daughter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 11, 2001 (accompanied by copy of receipt; (Mary example) Hanes & Ruskin Antiques, Westbrook, Connecticut, January 4, 2001 (accompanied by copy of receipt); Property From An Important Estate, Maryland

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(Ann example) M. Finkel & Daughter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 11, 2001 (accompanied by copy of receipt; (Mary example) Hanes & Ruskin Antiques, Westbrook, Connecticut, January 4, 2001 (accompanied by copy of receipt); Property From An Important Estate, Maryland

not examined out of frames, good overall with minimal fading and staining; Mary example with some areas of shattering and pulled threads, particularly at lower corners; frames with light wear and abrasions Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.