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Rare American Political 1876 Centennial Pieced and Appliqued Cotton Quilt, American, 1876
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- approximately 77 by 88 in. (195.6 by 223.52 cm)
composed of red, white and blue solid cotton patches with the legend 1876 interspersed with blue stars; all framed with red and white borders; the corners pieced legend CENTENNIAL, with trapunto red dots, the white cotton field with finely stitched diagonal and channel quilting; some minor stain.
Condition
some minor stain (small) and minor "beiging" of white cotton; no rips, tears, replacements apparent
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
This quilt originated in Teutopolis, Illinois, a German farming community. The red used is "Turkey red" a color fast red pigment used in the 1880's. The quilting patterns reinforces--visually and actually--the design of this patriotic quilt.