$7,995
Hand-stitched and Trapunto Adam and Eve Quilt with Chintz Applique, possibly Vermont, thought to be made by a member of the Sinclair family, c. 1840, the center with the firmament (sun, moon, and stars) surrounded by flowering plants and trees with silhouettes of the figures of Adam and Eve engaged in various activities, surrounded by the serpent, birds, and butterflies, all within a meandering grapevine border, approx. 93 x 88 in. Provenance: The Sinclair Family, Vermont; Gerald Roy; Stephen Score, 2009. Estimate $6,000-8,000 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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-08-12
