RARE 44-STAR “BEEHIVE” DESIGN AMERICAN FLAG COMMEMORATING THE STATE OF WYOMING, 1891.

Printed on glazed cotton and framed. The unusual canton is in the 7-6-6-6-6-7 configuration which forms a stylized beehive. The beehive pattern is a rarity in flag collecting. This pattern is known on a handful of parade flag in other star counts. The resemblance of the pattern to a beehive appears quite intentional as even the skewed corner stars seem to represent bees flying outside the hive. Less than 10 beehive patterns in any star configuration are known to this cataloger. This flag was official between 1891 and 1896. SIZE: Flag: 19-1/4″ x 36″. Frame: 26″ x 38″. PROVENANCE: The Timothy Gallagher Collection. CONDITION: Good overall with fraying, especially at hoist. Staining and some loss of dyes, but overall an aesthetically pleasing rarity. 51371-30 (800-1,200) – Lot 2088

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

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
	2088	$1,512.50	RARE 44-STAR “BEEHIVE” DESIGN AMERICAN FLAG COMMEMORATING THE STATE OF WYOMING, 1891. Printed on glazed cotton and framed. The unusual canton is in the 7-6-6-6-6-7 configuration which forms a stylized beehive. The beehive pattern is a rarity in flag collecting. This pattern is known on a handful of parade flag in other star counts. The resemblance of the pattern to a beehive appears quite intentional as even the skewed corner stars seem to represent bees flying outside the hive. Less than 10 beehive patterns in any star configuration are known to this cataloger. This flag was official between 1891 and 1896. SIZE: Flag: 19-1/4″ x 36″. Frame: 26″ x 38″. PROVENANCE: The Timothy Gallagher Collection. CONDITION: Good overall with fraying, especially at hoist. Staining and some loss of dyes, but overall an aesthetically pleasing rarity. 51371-30 (800-1,200) – Lot 2088 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017 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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RARE 44-STAR “BEEHIVE” DESIGN AMERICAN FLAG COMMEMORATING THE STATE OF WYOMING, 1891.