02-15-200902-15-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2444Boston
February 15, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
274

Silk Needlework Mourning Picture

Sell one like this
$711$600
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2444Location: BostonDate / Time: February 15, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

Silk Needlework Mourning Picture, probably America, c. 1790, silk threads and paint on silk, depicting an urn-topped monument with stitched inscriptions "Sacred to Mrs. Sally Kimball. Died May 17, 1790. AE 30 Years," the monument flanked by a painted cherub and a weeping willow tree, (eglomise glass cracked, scattered stitch losses),sight size 14 x 12 in., in original eglomise glass mat and period embossed brass frame.
Estimate $600-800

Glass placed over original glass (which has a crack -to secure it),blue background stitches have many subtle breaks, unobtrusive unless under very close inspection.

Keywords

Sally Kimball