SEVENTEEN STAR FOLK ART AMERICAN FLAG
SEVENTEEN STAR FOLK ART AMERICAN FLAG
Made circa 1854, commemorating Thomas Jefferson's signing of an act of Congress approving Ohio's boundaries and constitution on February 19, 1803.
Height 37 ½ by Width 42 in.
CIRCA 1854
Condition Report:
In overall excellent condition with original stitching apparently in tact. Very light soiling throughout. Any pulls and/or tears are negligible. Housed in a contemporary gilt frame with linen backing.
To request further information for this lot, please email americana@sothebys.com.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Provenance:
Sotheby's, New York, The American Flag Collection of Thomas S. Connelly, May 23, 2002, lot 99.
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SEVENTEEN STAR FOLK ART AMERICAN FLAG
Made circa 1854, commemorating Thomas Jefferson's signing of an act of Congress approving Ohio's boundaries and constitution on February 19, 1803.
Height 37 ½ by Width 42 in.
CIRCA 1854
Condition Report:
In overall excellent condition with original stitching apparently in tact. Very light soiling throughout. Any pulls and/or tears are negligible. Housed in a contemporary gilt frame with linen backing.
To request further information for this lot, please email americana@sothebys.com.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Provenance:
Sotheby's, New York, The American Flag Collection of Thomas S. Connelly, May 23, 2002, lot 99.