AMERICAN PICTORIAL SAMPLER TITLED “WE’S FREE WE IS”.

AMERICAN PICTORIAL SAMPLER TITLED “WE’S FREE WE IS”. 2nd half 19th century. This unsigned sampler wrought overall with whimsical scenes centering a hunter and his dog. Surrounding figures include a pair of dancing Afro-American children framed within the words “We’s free we is.”; a dancing bear, a cow balancing a cat, a bird on a branch, a butterfly, a flag, a hand of cards, a prancing horse, a hot-air balloon, etc. SIZE: 15″ x 21″ sight. PROVENANCE: From and East Sangerville, Maine private collection. Acquired in the 1970’s in the Brunswick, Maine area. CONDITION: Some minor damage to background lower right corner facing and upper tier in background. Colors strong, though slightly faded, otherwise very good. 9-94963 (400-500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

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
	1192	$632.50	AMERICAN PICTORIAL SAMPLER TITLED “WE’S FREE WE IS”. 2nd half 19th century. This unsigned sampler wrought overall with whimsical scenes centering a hunter and his dog. Surrounding figures include a pair of dancing Afro-American children framed within the words “We’s free we is.”; a dancing bear, a cow balancing a cat, a bird on a branch, a butterfly, a flag, a hand of cards, a prancing horse, a hot-air balloon, etc. SIZE: 15″ x 21″ sight. PROVENANCE: From and East Sangerville, Maine private collection. Acquired in the 1970’s in the Brunswick, Maine area. CONDITION: Some minor damage to background lower right corner facing and upper tier in background. Colors strong, though slightly faded, otherwise very good. 9-94963 (400-500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 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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