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LOT 298

Lot 298

Pictorial and Verse Sampler, Grace Gayton, March 23, 1797

Pictorial and Verse Sampler, Grace Gayton, March 23, 1797
Lot 298 Details
Pictorial and Verse Sampler, Grace Gayton, March 23, 1797

worked in wool on linen with crowns, figures, animals, dogs, birds, a butterfly, trees, flowers and urns all within a trailing vine border, in contemporary frame
18 x 14 in — 45.7 x 35.6 cm

Estimate $100-$150

Realised: $615
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Pictorial and Verse Sampler, Grace Gayton, March 23, 1797
  • Pictorial and Verse Sampler, Grace Gayton, March 23, 1797
  • Pictorial and Verse Sampler, Grace Gayton, March 23, 1797
Note:

O Mark how swift the precious moments fly,
Like man no sooner born than die,
And since Times wheel so rapidly doth run,
Reflect how soon the thread of life is spun,
Then snatch this prize O clasp this noble store,
Remember Time once lost is Time no more.

CONDITION DETAILS

Textile and frame in good condition. Crack to glazing.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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