NEEDLEWORK PICTURE "THE GODESS OF LIBERTY" America, Early 19th Century 29" x 23". Framed 34" x
NEEDLEWORK PICTURE "THE GODESS OF LIBERTY"
America, Early 19th Century
After Edward Savage's 1796 engraving "Liberty in The Form of The Goddess of Youth Giving Support to the Bald Eagle". Eglomise mat inscribed in gilt along the lower margin "Mrs. Mary Holden." and "The Godess[sic] of Liberty.". Goddess, coastal landscape and an American flag on a pole topped with a Liberty cap worked in silk on watercolored silk. Label verso for Legraine, New York with handwritten notations.
29" x 23". Framed 34" x 29.5".
Condition
Long vertical split at upper right edge. Silk is fragile.The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.
NEEDLEWORK PICTURE "THE GODESS OF LIBERTY"
America, Early 19th Century
After Edward Savage's 1796 engraving "Liberty in The Form of The Goddess of Youth Giving Support to the Bald Eagle". Eglomise mat inscribed in gilt along the lower margin "Mrs. Mary Holden." and "The Godess[sic] of Liberty.". Goddess, coastal landscape and an American flag on a pole topped with a Liberty cap worked in silk on watercolored silk. Label verso for Legraine, New York with handwritten notations.
29" x 23". Framed 34" x 29.5".
Condition
Long vertical split at upper right edge. Silk is fragile.The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.
