03-13-201303-14-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
March 13, 2013 02:00 PMCalender
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Early Embroidered Silk Apron/Panel

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Auction: Discovery - 2642MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: March 14, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Early Embroidered Silk Apron/Panel, America, probably 18th century, ivory silk panel with polychrome silk embroidery, floral and figural imagery, with various types of stitching, backed with contemporary fabric, 20 x 40 in.

Provenance: Formerly property of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Estimate $100-150

Wear, losses to silk, some deterioration, staining, embroidery appears to be good, backed with contemporary fabric.


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Keywords

The Metropolitan Museum of Art