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Rare Embroidered and Painted Silk Picture: "Mary Had a Little Lamb", Sidney Caroline Hendricks, Lititz Boarding School, dated 1823
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
Worked in silk, chenille, metal, sequins, and pen and ink. Oval site black glass mat replaced; original giltwood and gesso and ring hanger frame; signed on the original wood backboard: Sidney Caroline Hendricks, Finished this at Lititz Boarding School, May 30, 1823. Height 16 1/2 in. by width 15 1/4 in.
Provenance
Sotheby's, sale 5883, Lot 192, June 21, 1989;
Carol and Stephen Huber, 1989.
Condition
very Very good condition; new glass.
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.