December Online Auction (Sale #284)

1864 Needlepoint Sampler

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Start price: $150

Estimated price: $300 - $500

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Description

1864 Needlepoint Sampler

Executed on linen employing (8) colors and black, having a central flower arrangement motif flanked by a church and a monument, beneath a prayer in Norwegian, initialed ‘A’ and dated at lower edge, behind glass in a wood frame; together with an adjustable folding mahogany desk-top bookshelf having carved ends depicting cranes; (3) Empire style mahogany serving trays having bent wood sides with brass handles including a round and (2) oval having inlay

Property from: a Chicago, Illinois (Streeterville) estate

Height: 13 3/4 inches, Width: 15 1/2 inches (sight)

Frame Size: 15 3/8 inches by 17 inches

Condition: Very Good, 0.75-inch spot of wear-through to linen lower left quadrant above church; largest tray having separations at joins of bent wood; overall light wear consistent with normal use

Disclaimers: not examined out of frame

Category: Decorative Arts > Rugs & Textiles

Estimated Sale Time: 11:26 am CST

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Sales Tax: Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%)

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Condition: Very Good, 0.75-inch spot of wear-through to linen lower left quadrant above church; largest tray having separations at joins of bent wood; overall light wear consistent with normal use

Dimensions: 13.75 x 15.5 in