Naive' Folk Art Hand painted 19th C. Silk Counterpane
A very unusual Silk Painted Counterpane with lace tatting inserts. Tatting lace squares are worked in symmetrically. Decorated with a figural and scenic painted centre square, painted flowers and vines, and painted sashing borders throughout. Fringed on three sides. A beautiful and unique counterpane. Excellent condition with some minor brown bleeding due to age. Probably American. Circa mid 19th century. Size: 100" x 84".
NOTE: this beautiful rare artistic work on silk will be offered for sale at:
Pridham Auction Hall - Ottawa
October 21 2023. - online auction sale
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