Decorative Arts Auction

June 20, 2016

LOT 138

Lot 138

Early Quebec Alphabet, Verse and Pictorial Sampler, Elizabeth H. Child, in the 8th year of her age, Stanstead, L.C., early 19th century

Early Quebec Alphabet, Verse and Pictorial Sampler, Elizabeth H. Child, in the 8th year of her age, Stanstead, L.C., early 19th century
Lot 138 Details
Early Quebec Alphabet, Verse and Pictorial Sampler, Elizabeth H. Child, in the 8th year of her age, Stanstead, L.C., early 19th century

worked in bright colours on linen, the bottom register with house in landscape setting including elaborate floral basket all with floral wreath, in later frame
22.25" x 18.5" — 56.5 x 47 cm.

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $336
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Fading, rust spots/hole around perimeter left from mounting tacks.

LOT 138
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