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British Woolie Embroidered Warship Scene, 19th C.
Estimate:
$300 - $500
Sold
$1,900
Live Auction
Showplace Backstage, Astoria, NY, November 19
Description
British Woolie Embroidered Warship Scene, 19th century, sailing along coast, mast flying British Man O' War flag, initialed "A.V.B." lower center, wood frame. Image: 17" H x 23.25" W; frame: 21" H x 27" W. Provenance: The Rookery, built 1799, Axtell Antiques, Deposit, New York. Keywords: Antique, Embroidery, Sewing, Needlepoint, Woolwork, Union Jack, Sailors, Navy, British Naive School, Nautical, Maritime, English, Folk Art