Property from the Brooklyn Museum | April 9, 2026
Thu, Apr 9, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 514
Two Framed Silk Needlework Pictures
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$150
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 |
possibly American, early 19th century, silk with painted faces, comprising: Moses Striking the Rock, in gilt wood frame, overall 14-1/2 x 11-1/2 x 1-1/2 in.; Lady with bird and feather, gilt wood frame, overall 14-1/2 x 11-1/2 x 1-3/8 in.
Provenance: Mrs. Howe of Bristol, RI; before 1941, acquired from Mrs. Howe by H. V. Weil of New York, NY; October 2, 1941, acquired by an anonymous collector; 1942, gift of an anonymous collector to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
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Mrs. Howe of Bristol, RI; before 1941, acquired from Mrs. Howe by H. V. Weil of New York, NY; October 2, 1941, acquired by an anonymous collector; 1942, gift of an anonymous collector to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
not examined out of frames； Moses example with some small vertical tears in upper left quadrant, frame with some slight chips to veneer； Lady with some shattering and tears to silk backing, notably to lower left quadrant, discoloration to face
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