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Fine and Rare Needlework Sampler: Ann Strettell, Possibly Ann Marsh's School, Philadelphia, dated 1733
Estimate
30,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- 12 by 8 5/8 in. (30.5 by 21.9 cm)
worked in red silk stitches on a linen ground, the central panel with arched 'tablets' with a long verse entitled Sincere Praise, the outer borders with luxuriant flowers including roses, iris, tulips and carnations, two small white embroidered birds; signed along the bottom, Ann Stretell Her Work in Ye Year 1733; some losses in the linen ground.
Provenance
Descended in the family to the present owner.
Condition
losses; as pictured
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
Related works are illustrated and discussed in Betty Ring, Schoolgirl Embroidery, Vol. II, pp. 327-344 (Phildadelphia's Opulent Embroidery).
Ann Strettell was a member of the esteemed Latimer family of Philadelphia, one member was trained as a surgeon, and was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati. Eventually, a branch of the family moved to York, Pennsylvania.