$615
"Ann Jones" Needlework Sampler, England, dated 1776, stitched with four lines of verse and signed within a block at the bottom "Ann Iones her/Work done in/The 11th Year of her/Age 1776" and decorated with Adam and Eve, a pair of houses, flowers and potted plants, deer, crown and "GR," animals and cherubs, all within a meandering flower and vine border, in an early molded and black-painted frame, ht. 16 7/8, wd. 14 1/4 in. Estimate $300-500 Minor toning; two small holes in the tree between the houses; several small holes at lower right corner. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-08-11
