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Rare and important pieced and appliqued patriotic compass medallion quilt, signed Martha Hewitt, Michigan, Dated 1855
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- A carved and painted pine fish trade sign, American late 19th / early 20th century
- textiles
- 87 1/2 by 76 in.
Composed of pieced and appliqued cotton patches, at center a radiating sunburst/star compass medallion; the lower border with pots of flowers, Masonic devices, four men holding American flags, the upper border signed in embroidery, Martha Hewitt, Age 56, Michigan, 1855.
Some fading and fabric loss.
Some fading and fabric loss.
Provenance
Sold at Sotheby's, Important Americana, January 31 1986, sale 5429, lot 452;
America Hurrah, New York;
Private Collection, New York;
America Hurrah, New York;
Private Collection, New York;
Literature
Robert Shaw, "American Quilts: The Democratic Art, 1780 – 2007," Michigan Quilts, p. 30, fig. 21;
Carter Houck and Robert Bishop, All Flags Flying, American Patriotic Quilts as Expressions of Liberty;
Susanna Pfeffer, Quilt Masterpieces, Park Lane Press, 1990, p. 48. fig. 17;
The Quilt Index.
Carter Houck and Robert Bishop, All Flags Flying, American Patriotic Quilts as Expressions of Liberty;
Susanna Pfeffer, Quilt Masterpieces, Park Lane Press, 1990, p. 48. fig. 17;
The Quilt Index.
Condition
Fading, some loss and stain.
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
In a New York Times article dated August 31, 1986, Kate Kopp of America Hurrah is quoted as saying, "It's a masterpiece of graphic and pictorial imagery."