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Rare Needlework Sampler, Margaret Murphy, Washington D.C. or Pennsylvania, Early 19th Century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
Worked with silk threads on a linen ground, a woman standing in a doorway with blue lintel, flanked by a palm and weeping willow. signed Margaret Murphy, Harriot's 'Whelan'. Some stain, discoloration and fading. 18 by 18 1/2 inches.
Literature
See Betty Ring, Girlhood Embroidery, Volume II, p. 529, fig. 591 for comparison
Condition
Loss to top left, several holes along upper portion, and with stain to lower edge.
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.