Textiles tempt at Jasper52’s Americana Folk Art and Outsider Art sale, Feb. 9

World War II-era American flag quilt registered with the Library of Congress, estimated at $1,500-$2,000
World War II-era American flag quilt registered with the Library of Congress, estimated at $1,500-$2,000
World War II-era American flag quilt registered with the Library of Congress, estimated at $1,500-$2,000

NEW YORK – A remarkable World War II-era American flag quilt, a circa-1900 Crazy Sampler quilt, and an 1832 memorial sampler stitched by an eight-year-old will probably land among the top lots at Jasper52’s Americana, Folk Art, and Outsider Art auction, which will be held Thursday, February 9 at 6 pm Eastern time. The sale is curated by Clifford Wallach, an expert in tramp art, folk art and Americana. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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