- 1057
Fine and Rare Silk and Gold Thread Embroidered Mourning Picture: to the Memory of Geo. Washington, Attributed to Misses Patten's School, Hartford, Connecticut, circa 1815
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- silk
- 17 1/2 by 13 5/8 in.
painted and embroidered in silk, gold and silver metallic stitches with French knots and chenille, the inner oval bordered with silver sequins; all on a white satin ground.
Condition
Overall very fine condition, some minor darkening of the silk ground.
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
For a group of Misses Patten's school embroideries with similar eagle and festoon decoration see Betty Ring, Girlhood Embroidery: Volume 1, (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1993), p. 202-205, fig. 235-237.