House and verse needlework,

House and verse needlework,

House and verse needlework,

Description

large brick house flanked by brick wall and perched birds over a five-line verse, indistinct names within squares at bottom corners, unusual arcaded border with feather motifs, wool thread on wool, probably English, 13-1/2 x 11-1/2 in. (sight); later painted and gilt decorated composition frame. Several small holes and repairs, scattered light stains, fading; frame with surface losses. Provenance: Estate of the Late Wyatt W. Childs, Barnesville, Georgia.

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House and verse needlework,

Lot 0201

Estimate $200-$400Jan 3, 2010

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