08-14-201608-14-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 14, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Needlework Mourning Picture "Wrought by Susanna Richmond 1806,"

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$1,476$1,200
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2922MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 14, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Needlework Mourning Picture "Wrought by Susanna Richmond 1806," probably Westport, Massachusetts, c. 1806, worked in silk threads on a silk ground, a woman stands over the marker inscribed "To the Memory of Perez Richmond," with a small round temple visible beyond, the eglomise mat with the maker's name and date embellished with gilt scrolls, (very minor rippling to background),overall 20 1/2 x 17 in., including the molded giltwood frame.
Estimate $1,500-2,500


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