February Auction (Sale #263)

Crewel Work Embroideries on Silk

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Start price: $150

Estimated price: $300 - $500

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Crewel Work Embroideries on Silk

Pictorial embroideries of shepherds and harvesters in wool floss on silk laid over linen; split stitch and knotted yarns giving textures; having hand painted detailing of the figures and the sky; framed under glass with spacers

Condition: Very Good to Fair, silk background having age splits across grain, some fading to wool threads; not examined out of the frame(s)

Height: 23.50 inches, Width: 17.50 inches (each)

Frame Size: 29.50 inches by 24.00 inches

Category: Decorative Arts > Rugs & Textiles

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Approximate Sale Time: 12:32 pm CST

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Condition: Very Good to Fair, silk background having age splits across grain, some fading to wool threads; not examined out of the frame(s)