Antique Paintings and Art

Samplers/Embroidery

Pair of silk embroidered needlework fans, probably French, circa 1840. Fine condition.
Wonderful small silk embroidery mourning picture of a young woman standing next to a large urn which is inscribed, “Wrought by Emily…aged 11 years under the tuition of Sally Stone of Enfield.” The Enfield referred to is probably Enfield, New Hampshire.
11 ½” x 15” including frame.

American hooked rug with compote, circa 1920. Wool, & cotton on burlap in good condition. 27" x 48", mounted.
Wonderful large American hooked rug of a dog, circa 1900. This rug was not done from a pattern. Excellent example from the prime period of hooked rugs. Approximately 52" x 101".
American Needlework Wallet
Italian purse, 17th Century embroidered. L. 4 1/4" w/out tassels.
Italian purse or perhaps a hunters bag, 17th Century, with (unknown) coat of arms. Approximately 8" long.
American Indian pin cushion, probably Maine.
Very graphic Mennonite quilt of geometric design reminiscent of Joseph Albers painting; probably Western Pennsylvania. Circa 1870-80. 72" x 73".
Fine embroidered wool coverlet, New York, dated 1815. Exceptional central floral design and border. Unusually fine fringe. Exceptional condition. The Delano family is believed to be the same family as Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Approximately 86" square not including the fringe. Backed for protection.
Rare American yarn-sewn and shirred hearth rug retaining excellent color. A rare and unusual combination of techniques.
Circa 1830-1845.
Mounted. 31" x 68 ¼".