01-09-201601-09-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2875BBoston
January 9, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Pair of Framed French Crewel Pillow Shams

Sell one like this
$984$800
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2875BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 09, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Pair of Framed French Crewel Pillow Shams, late 18th century, wool embroidery on fine muslin, each depicting an urn with foliate garlands and floral spray and trellis border, panels ht. 17, wd. 35 1/2 to 37 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,200

One in very good condition, one with several replaced areas of muslin. Both have embroidery intact with some scattered small areas of moth damage in central vase and areas of the border.


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