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Rare and Important Embroidered and Painted Silk Picture: The Little Slumberer, Anonymous, The Folwell School, painted by Godfrey Follwell, Philadelphia, circa 1825
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Height 23 1/2 in. by 28 1/2 in.
Worked in silk and paint on silk; in the original giltwood and gesso Philadelphia acorn frame.
Provenance
Stephen and Carol Huber, January, 1988
Condition
Overall condition very good with vibrant color; extreme left border pieced out with paint on silk.
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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.