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Charming American Pieced and Stuffwork Cotton Bedcover: Christmas 1881
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- textiles
- Approximately 92 by 80 in.
Composed of brightly colored blue, red, gold and brown cotton patches, with figures of various children’s nursery rhyme characters including, Jack and Jill (who are drawing their pail of water); Gulliver securely fastened, children climbing on his legs and arms; Jack Sprat and his rotund wife with dress sewn in layers of fabric and batting; at the top the appliqued legend, Christmas 1881.
Provenance
The Collection of Barbara Kristina Johnson, Princeton, New Jersey
Literature
Carleton Safford and Robert Bishop, America’s Quilts and Coverlets, Weathervane Books and E.P. Dutton, New York, 1974, p.213, fig. 319.
Condition
Some losses and loose patches, some discoloration of background color.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.