TWO OUTSTANDING SCHOOLGIRL NEELEWORKS, ONE SIGNED BY ALMIRA LOW, 1807.

1) The oval needlework memorial showing a colorful willow tree framing a large monument topped by an urn having an inset inscription “Sacred to the memory of John B. Low the only son of Charles and Catherine Low, Born in Providence, Feb 25th 1799 and died Oct. 6th 1805”. Below which at the bottom of the monument is written “Early releas’d from this dark world of woes, to regions _oright this spotless cherub rose. Life lives beyond the grave”. The rectangular gold painted frame having a reverse painted glass mat with oval window below which is written “Wrought by Almira Low, 1807”. Research indicates that there was a Charles Low born in Warwick, RI in 1768 and died in Providence, RI in 1835. Almira Low, 1793-1811. 2) Fabulous late 18th Century framed watercolor & needlework picture showing a girl with her father at a table. The girl in golden gown holds open a book of musical score and the father in a formal tux sits in a side chair at a Queen Anne tea table writing a letter. The back view having a cherry tree with windmill and ship in the background. The floor covering in colorful design and a curtain off to the left in red & gold. The heads are in watercolor and most of the scene is needlework. A gold painted period frame with reverse painted black & gold glass mat having oval window. NOTE: The musical needlework was included in the Exhibition “Always in Tune: Music in American Folk Art” Curated by Michael McManus Sept. 21st to Nov. 26th, 1989, New York. Accompanying the lot is the letter regarding the request for inclusion and the exhibition brochure. SIZE: 1) Sight: 25-1/2″ x 21-1/4″. Overall: 29-1/2″ x 25-1/4″. 2) Sight: 23-1/2″ x 18-1/2″. Overall: 28-1/4″ x 23-1/4″. PROVENANCE: The Estates of Faye G. Montell & Hayden Goldberg of Brooklyn, NY & Gardiner, ME. CONDITION: 1) Repaired tear at center willow, some loss to backing on right top area, generally good. 2) There is a cloud-like area surrounding the girls head which may be original to the piece or a result of some staining, otherwise very good. 49830-16 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2114

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2114	$0.00	TWO OUTSTANDING SCHOOLGIRL NEELEWORKS, ONE SIGNED BY ALMIRA LOW, 1807. 1) The oval needlework memorial showing a colorful willow tree framing a large monument topped by an urn having an inset inscription “Sacred to the memory of John B. Low the only son of Charles and Catherine Low, Born in Providence, Feb 25th 1799 and died Oct. 6th 1805”. Below which at the bottom of the monument is written “Early releas’d from this dark world of woes, to regions _oright this spotless cherub rose. Life lives beyond the grave”. The rectangular gold painted frame having a reverse painted glass mat with oval window below which is written “Wrought by Almira Low, 1807”. Research indicates that there was a Charles Low born in Warwick, RI in 1768 and died in Providence, RI in 1835. Almira Low, 1793-1811. 2) Fabulous late 18th Century framed watercolor & needlework picture showing a girl with her father at a table. The girl in golden gown holds open a book of musical score and the father in a formal tux sits in a side chair at a Queen Anne tea table writing a letter. The back view having a cherry tree with windmill and ship in the background. The floor covering in colorful design and a curtain off to the left in red & gold. The heads are in watercolor and most of the scene is needlework. A gold painted period frame with reverse painted black & gold glass mat having oval window. NOTE: The musical needlework was included in the Exhibition “Always in Tune: Music in American Folk Art” Curated by Michael McManus Sept. 21st to Nov. 26th, 1989, New York. Accompanying the lot is the letter regarding the request for inclusion and the exhibition brochure. SIZE: 1) Sight: 25-1/2″ x 21-1/4″. Overall: 29-1/2″ x 25-1/4″. 2) Sight: 23-1/2″ x 18-1/2″. Overall: 28-1/4″ x 23-1/4″. PROVENANCE: The Estates of Faye G. Montell & Hayden Goldberg of Brooklyn, NY & Gardiner, ME. CONDITION: 1) Repaired tear at center willow, some loss to backing on right top area, generally good. 2) There is a cloud-like area surrounding the girls head which may be original to the piece or a result of some staining, otherwise very good. 49830-16 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2114 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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TWO OUTSTANDING SCHOOLGIRL NEELEWORKS, ONE SIGNED BY ALMIRA LOW, 1807.