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Rare silk embroidered picture: Wisdom Instructing Youth in the Science of Geography, Probably New England, Early 19th Century; Together with a Watercolor Map of the United States by Jane Strong (1814-1825), Hartford, Connecticut, Dated 1827
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- silk and linen
- 28 by 28 inches.
Painted and embroidered on silk with Wisdom, four young ladies gathered around a map of the world.
Watercolor, pen and ink on paper, signed and dated, Jane N. Strong, l.c. Some stain and discoloration. 2 pieces.
Watercolor, pen and ink on paper, signed and dated, Jane N. Strong, l.c. Some stain and discoloration. 2 pieces.
Provenance
Steve and Carol Huber, Old Lyme, Connecticut, May, 1999
Condition
Small hole on top right corner of sampler; otherwise good condition. Original frame and glass of map. The map is an 'extra' not related to the silk embroidery by anything other than subject matter.
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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
The composition of Wisdom Instructing Youth in the Sciences of Geography was taken from the frontispieces of Lady's Magazine, vol. 30, printed in 1799.
Exhibited and Literature: LACMA, p. 11 and frontispiece