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Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
  • Estate of Katharine Lee Reid, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Lot 116

William Morris Attributed Woven Wool Tapestry

Estimate: $400 - $600

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

(British, 1834-1896)

foliate and floral ground with pairs of birds in sage, emerald, and beige, probably a curtain panel, 88 x 44-1/4 in.

Condition

two tears/holes and some areas of pulled threads at left edge, minor surface dirt and lint, some fraying and pulled threads visible verso, top edge folded under and secured with 12 pins, some fading/discoloration at edges

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Haslam & Whiteway Ltd., London, 8 April 1993, purchased for 55 GBP (accompanied by original receipt); Estate of Katharine Lee Reid, Chapel Hill, North Carolina