August Americana
Description:
Needlework Picture of an Elegant Social Scene, England, third quarter 18th century, needlework and metallic thread embroidery depicting two women and a man seated at a dining table with two servants at work, colonnaded background with Latin inscription below, in a Perry Hopf molded and black-painted frame with a gilt liner, ht. 10 3/4, wd. 15 1/8 in.
Estimate $400-600
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.
Stephen 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.