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16-star American national flag, Tennessee, circa 1817
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- textiles
- Approximately 3 ft. 10 in. by 5 ft. 11 in.
The hand-sewn double-appliqued cotton muslin stars configured onto a two-piece wool bunting canton, the upper section aged to a wonderful light blue color, the lower section remaining navy in tone. The canton, stripes and linen sleeve are all hand-sewn. The sleeve is marked 8 ft/American Ensign/N.Y.B./1817, or 1857, and contains a period hemp rope that has a wooden toggle at its top.
Provenance
The American Flag Collection of Thomas S. Connelly, Sotheby's, May 23, 2002, sale 7801, lot 98.
Condition
The flag with considerable wear as photographed, and with losses to edges and sections throughout, consistent with military use.
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.
Catalogue Note
N.Y.B. is the designation for the Navy Yard near Boston, located near Charlestown, Massachusetts. This is likely an unusual U.S. Navy flag that saw use during the Civil War.