NEW YORK NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER.

1814 New York. Finely worked with cotton thread on linen background, primarily in chain stitch, satin stitch and cross stitch, having a margin on either side and across the top consisting of pots with meandering flowers, accented with the figures of two honey bees. Central motif being a house on the hill having birds and insects in flight, trees and flowers in the yard, a dog with collar and four sheep. The text, a transcription of Alexander Pope’s poem “Dying Christian”. Along bottom edge “Sally Peny, her work done, New York, May 1814″. SIZE: Image 15″ x 12”. CONDITION: Overall very good, with uniform thread color, slightly toned linen, stain upper left portion and a small amount of thread pulling. Mounted in later frame. 9-93475 (800-1,200) – Lot 2470

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014

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
	2470	$486.00	NEW YORK NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER. 1814 New York. Finely worked with cotton thread on linen background, primarily in chain stitch, satin stitch and cross stitch, having a margin on either side and across the top consisting of pots with meandering flowers, accented with the figures of two honey bees. Central motif being a house on the hill having birds and insects in flight, trees and flowers in the yard, a dog with collar and four sheep. The text, a transcription of Alexander Pope’s poem “Dying Christian”. Along bottom edge “Sally Peny, her work done, New York, May 1814″. SIZE: Image 15″ x 12”. CONDITION: Overall very good, with uniform thread color, slightly toned linen, stain upper left portion and a small amount of thread pulling. Mounted in later frame. 9-93475 (800-1,200) – Lot 2470 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014 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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NEW YORK NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER.