A Legacy in Stitches: Ellen Rosenbach 2025-09-27 Auction - 220 Price Results - Dana Auctions in NJ
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A Legacy in Stitches: Ellen Rosenbach

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On September 27th, collectors and quilt enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to acquire works from the private collection of Ellen Schargel Rosenbach?an acclaimed quilt artist whose work has captivated audiences with its technical brilliance, historical depth, and striking originality. Entirely self-taught, Rosenbach has spent over 35 years reimagining the beauty of 19th-century quilts, drawing inspiration from antique textiles, mosaics, and decorative arts. Her intricate designs are celebrated for their meticulous craftsmanship, innovative construction, and expressive use of color and pattern. With hundreds of quilts created over her lifetime, this is the first time such a significant portion of her collection will be offered to the public. These quilts are not just beautiful?they are future museum pieces. Each is a meticulously crafted reproduction inspired by historic quilts in major museum collections. Created with reverence for traditional techniques and motifs, they honor and preserve the rich legacy of American quilting. To own one is to become a steward of that legacy. As their rarity and craftsmanship continue to stand out, their value?both cultural and financial?is only expected to grow. These are works to live with now, and invest in for the future. ?I?ve always believed that quilts are stories you can touch?fragments of memory stitched together with love, patience, and purpose, ? says Rosenbach. ?Letting go of these pieces is bittersweet, but I hope they continue their journeys in the hands of people who feel that same connection.? Also included are a selection of Vintage Quilts and Fabrics!
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Tree of Life Quilt: Tree of Life Quilt measures 87x95". One of Ellen's nicest quilts in my opinion! The center is a Yoko Saito design, renowned Japanese quilt artist. Ellen uses this contemporary motif in a reproduction
0001: Tree of Life QuiltEst. $1,200-$1,600
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John Hewson Reproduction Quilt: John Hewson Reproduction Quilt measuring 77x100". In the center are 2 late 18th century repro print vases with flowers, birds, and butterflies in Broderie Perse applique. The fabric is similar to
0002: John Hewson Reproduction QuiltEst. $1,200-$1,600
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Dorians Mariners Compass Quilt: Dorian's Mariner's Compass Quilt measures 75x79". Ellen made this quilt when Hurricane Dorian was threatening Florida. It was completed in September of 2019. She used 256 small circles using her
0003: Dorians Mariners Compass QuiltEst. $500-$1,000
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Sally Post Floral Medallion Broken Star Quilt: Sally Post Floral Medallion Broken Star Quilt finished in October 2, 2009 by Ellen Rosenbach. The original Sally Post quilt was a signature floral sample quilt, name inscribed and dated 1854. Ellen
0004: Sally Post Floral Medallion Broken Star QuiltEst. $400-$800
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Red and White Reproduction Zig Zag Quilt: Red and White Reproduction Zig Zag Quilt measuring 72x83". Bold and graphic! The letters "N,E,S,S" are in the corners to represent words like "cuteness" and "sweetness". The reverse a red and
0006: Red and White Reproduction Zig Zag QuiltEst. $400-$600
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Feather Star Medallion Quilt: Feather Star Medallion Quilt, measures 60x64". An 8 point star is in the center of a Princess Feather medallion. On the top and bottom borders are the inspiration words: "The Future Belongs to
0007: Feather Star Medallion QuiltEst. $200-$400
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Purple Checkerboard Basket Medallion Quilt: Purple Checkerboard Basket Medallion Quilt measuring 84x84". Folk style open basket with flowers are in the center followed by frames of chains, checkerboard, flowers, and sawtooth points. Ellen
0008: Purple Checkerboard Basket Medallion QuiltEst. $400-$800
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Go Blue Pineapple Quilt: Go Blue Pineapple Quilt was finished by Ellen in 1996, one of her earlier quilts. It measures 62x79". Lots of movement is added by the Flying Geese border. It is machine pieced and machine
0009: Go Blue Pineapple QuiltEst. $200-$400
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Red and White Hunters Star Quilt: Red and White Hunters Star Quilt with an applique border from an Elly Sienkiewicz book. It measures 72x80". It is machine pieced, machine appliqued, and machine quilted. Red and white quilts are
0010: Red and White Hunters Star QuiltEst. $400-$800
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The American Quilt Reproduction: Central Medallion Quilt, Measures 72x74", drafted from a picture in "The American Quilt" by Roderick Kiracofe, on page 90. The Quilt was titled, Central Medallion, c. 1830-1850, collection of
0011: The American Quilt ReproductionEst. $300-$600
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Homage to Susan McCord Quilt: Homage to Susan McCord Quilt incorporates motifs from the book, "Our Favorite Quiltmakers, Susan McCord, The Unforgettable Artistry of an Indiana Quilter", by Brackman, Christenson & Rowden. The
0012: Homage to Susan McCord QuiltEst. $300-$600
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Reproduction Navy and Off White Quilt: Unnamed pattern of a 1900 - 1920 navy blue and off-white quilt, origin unknown, and seen in "The American Quilt" by Roderick Kiracofe. The border with Half Square Triangles and swag was Ellen's
0013: Reproduction Navy and Off White QuiltEst. $300-$600
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Reproduction Yellow Fan Quilt: Reproduction Yellow Fan Quilt is a reproduction of "Fans with Green Centers" circa 1930. From the Jane Jackson Collection, La Conner Quilt Museum, La Conner, Washington. This quilt measures 40x52".
0014: Reproduction Yellow Fan QuiltEst. $200-$400
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Reproduction Strip Quilt: Reproduction Strip Quilt with an original drafted applique motif in the center. Ellen does not remember where she saw the applique motifs in the strips, but I think they are very similar to Florence
0015: Reproduction Strip QuiltEst. $300-$600
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KB Fan Quilt - Red and Beige: KB Fan Quilt in red print and beige floral toile, measures 60x60". Ellen incorporated her small Applipops applique circles to the fans to create a secondary design for the eye to follow and in the
0016: KB Fan Quilt - Red and BeigeEst. $200-$400
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Tribute to Hannah Tiebout Quilt: Reproduction of quilt made by Hannah Tiebout, 19th century, measuring 63x70". Red buds and acorns, and green leaves and vines in the center and along the borders. It is machine appliqued, machine
0017: Tribute to Hannah Tiebout QuiltEst. $200-$400
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Reproduction Tree of Life Quilt: Reproduction Tree of Life Quilt inspired by a vintage quilt pictured on Instagram by Woodard Weave with the following information: "A fabulous folk art quilt we sold in the 1980's. 'Tree of Life'
0018: Reproduction Tree of Life QuiltEst. $200-$400
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Grandmothers Flower Garden and House Quilt: Grandmother's Flower Garden and House Quilt measuring 68x86". The medallion center is a house block with the hand embroidered date 2005. It is surrounded by frames of GFG rosettes, each frame a
0019: Grandmothers Flower Garden and House QuiltEst. $200-$400
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707 Mini Nine Patch Baskets Quilt: 707 Mini Nine Patch Baskets Quilt measures 69x71", and there are 1.5" 9 Patch Blocks not only in the border, but also in the baskets! The tiny scale is mind blowing! Each basket also has a
0020: 707 Mini Nine Patch Baskets QuiltEst. $300-$600
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Circle Poetry Quilt: Circle Poetry Quilt has an original center design inspired by illustrations in a poetry book. The surrounding blocks were inspired by a picture of an Album Quilt, 1933, by B.F. Payne and Bertha
0021: Circle Poetry QuiltEst. $400-$800
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Cleopatras Fan Quilt: Cleopatra's Fan Quilt measures 73x76". This is an earlier quilt by Ellen Rosenbach, and may have been inspired by a photo of an antique quilt in an Alexandria, VA museum. It is machine pieced,
0022: Cleopatras Fan QuiltEst. $300-$600
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Pastels Baby Snakes Trail Quilt: Pastels Baby Snakes Trail Quilt with flowers and animal appliques, measures 60x75". Medallion style quilt with the Snakes Trail in the center with a border of applique animals and flowers, followed
0023: Pastels Baby Snakes Trail QuiltEst. $200-$400
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Peony Quilt: Peony Quilt from 2019 measures 83x83". Large center block with hand embroidered initials ER, surrounded by smaller Peony blocks. The Peony star like shape is mimicked in the undulating border.
0024: Peony QuiltEst. $300-$600