Lot 136

Two Framed Needleworks with Figures

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

probably British, early 19th century, wool canvas work exterior scene with family, farm animals, and dogs, sight 14 x 11 in.; birds eye maple frame, 20-1/2 x 17-1/2 in.; oval silk embroidery of woman riding a donkey, 12 x 10-1/2 in.; 17-1/2 x 15-1/2 in.

Provenance: Estate of T. Kenneth and Karin Ellis, "Stepping Stones", Hot Springs, Virginia

Condition

wool needlework with pest damage, fading, and grime (needs cleaning); silk embroidery with fading and foxing to silk ground, cracks in gilt frame, both loose in frame, not examined out of frame
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