HOUSE WRIGHTS SILK TRADE BANNER.

HOUSE WRIGHTS SILK TRADE BANNER. Circa 1st half 19th Century. The hanging banner mounted to a round wood dowel with hanging loop having oil painted decoration on both sides with a light green later addition yarn fringe. One side with “OUR LABOUR & SKILL ARE INDISPENSABLE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CIVILIZATION.” in black letters with some red and pink shadowing. The statement surrounded by tools of the trade including a block plane, a back saw, a broad ax, square and dividers and molding plane on a white silk background. The reverse with “STRENGTH, CONVENIENCE, BEAUTY; THE GREAT DESIDERATA IN CIVIL ARCHITECTURE.” in black letters with some red shadowing. Statement is surrounded by a leaf wreath in beige with brown and red highlighting on a white silk background. SIZE: 34″ h x 40″ w. PROVENANCE: Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, ME). CONDITION: Some light wrinkling and creases. Light foxing. In remarkably very good condition. 9-20475 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

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
	2124	$14,375.00	HOUSE WRIGHTS SILK TRADE BANNER. Circa 1st half 19th Century. The hanging banner mounted to a round wood dowel with hanging loop having oil painted decoration on both sides with a light green later addition yarn fringe. One side with “OUR LABOUR & SKILL ARE INDISPENSABLE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CIVILIZATION.” in black letters with some red and pink shadowing. The statement surrounded by tools of the trade including a block plane, a back saw, a broad ax, square and dividers and molding plane on a white silk background. The reverse with “STRENGTH, CONVENIENCE, BEAUTY; THE GREAT DESIDERATA IN CIVIL ARCHITECTURE.” in black letters with some red shadowing. Statement is surrounded by a leaf wreath in beige with brown and red highlighting on a white silk background. SIZE: 34″ h x 40″ w. PROVENANCE: Maine Charitable Mechanic Association (Portland, ME). CONDITION: Some light wrinkling and creases. Light foxing. In remarkably very good condition. 9-20475 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 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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