$3,125
Stuffed and Embroidered Wool Felt Basket of Fruit Shadow Box, America, 19th century, an overflowing basket of fruit and butterflies above, with black cloth background and deep gilt-gesso frame, overall ht. 27, wd. 23 3/4, dp. 5 1/4 in. Estimate $400-600 There is some fading to some of the red pigments especially in the strawberries, some brown toning overall, and some losses to the gilt gesso on the frame. 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:
2020-08-03