- 964
A 38-star American national flag commemorating Colorado statehood on August 1, 1876, made 1876 – 1889
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- textiles
- Approximately 7 ft. 5 in. by 14 ft.
The hand-sewn single-appliqued cotton muslin stars configured in vertically offset rows of six, with two outlying stars, on the three-piece hand-sewn wool bunting canton machine-sewn to the stripes; the stripes are matching sewn wool bunting; there is a sailcloth canvas sleeve hand-sewn to the flag enclosing aperiod hemp rope, which has the ink inscription C.H. Green; period reinforcing patches have been hand-sewn on to all four corners of the flag.
Provenance
The American Flag Collection of Thomas S. Connelly, Sotheby's May 23, 2002, sale 7801, lot 146.
Condition
With some discoloration to band at hoist edge; and a stain in the second white stripe from the bottom.
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.