August Americana Online
Description:
Needlework "Adam and Eve" Sampler, England, the central image with blocks of verse flanked by flowering plants above Adam and Eve flanking the tree of life surrounded by animals, signed and dated "ELIZABETH TURNER FINISHED this SAMPLER June the 28, 1781," all within a meandering floral border, in a period molded frame, ht. 23, wd. 16 in.
Estimate $700-900
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.
Keywords
ELIZABETH TURNER, Eve, United KingdomStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.