| Lot | Description | Estimate |
| 55 |
REVERSIBLE POLISH RELIGIOUS BANNER Reversible Polish religious and fraternal hanging banner on a wood dowel with painted gilt finials. (side A) The words, "Krolowo Korony Polskiej Patronko Z. Polek Modl sie za Nami." are embroidered in a deep yellow thread with a faint maroon border on a sky blue silk taffetta background. An appliqued cameo of the Virgin mother holding the baby Jesus, draws attention to the center of the banner. The cameo was produced in exquisite detail; the skin of the mother and child (face, hands, foot) are dyed silk with embroidery highlights expressing shadow and light, eyebrows and eyes. The mother wears a green cloak with a red dress beneath, the child wears a simple red shift, all machine embroidered. Golden halos with angels encircle the crowns, bejeweled with real beads and faceted crystals, on their brows. An embroidered, stylized floral vine weaves through out the banner. The banner is bordered with deep yellow trim and large tassles, the ornately scalloped bottom edge, drips with corded fringe. (Side B) The words, "Komisja ZW. Polek W AM. No.2 GI - Zalozona 30 GO LIPCA, 1919 R. - Pittsburgh, PA" are embroidered in a sky blue on a deep yellow taffetta background. A cream taffetta shield applique draws the eye to the banner's center. Two women, 1 in blue, 1 in red, are shaking hands over a combined polish and american flag coat of arms shield. A rising sun and the city skyline is visible in the background, rose and floral branches cross near the bottom of the applique. Mixed floral bouquets are embroidered along the banners borders, and edged with blue trim. Size: 35 1/2"W, 58"L. Condition: Age appropriate wear, stitches along seams are coming apart, top part of banner (along the wooden dowel rod) have been repaired and replaced. There are some small tears in the yellow taffetta fabric, upon closer inspection. |
150 - 300 |
| 56 |
RELIGIOUS BANNER Vintage religious banner for Christian Mothers and Alter Society, cream satin with red embroidered cross edging, gold colored fringe, scalloped bottom, center decorated with hand painted oval oil on canvas Pieta scene with three crosses in background, floral, acanthus and text embroidered decoration around painting. No mark. Size: Banner: 37"H, 20 3/4"W, painting 12"H, 9 1/2"W. Condition: age appropriate wear. |
150 - 300 |
| 59 |
11 MACHINE WOVEN TAPESTRIES 11 Machine woven tapestries include: (1) Northern European fishing port scene, minor wear. (1) London Bridge city landscape, minor wear. (1) Milan city landscape, dirt and stained. (1) 16th C. Venice in the spring time., made in Belgium, extensive sun fading, with one repaired rip. (2) French tapestries, 1 17th C. parlor scene, made in Belgium. and, 1 18th C. pastoral scene. both have minor wear. (2) Spanish tapestries, both depict spanish festivals. 1 smaller, with sunfaded, muted colors. 1 Larger, with vibrant, unfaded colors. both made in Belgium, minor wear. (1) square of black floral and landscape pattern upholstry fabric sample, minor wear. (1)Vertical French tapestry/wall hanging, with a cameo portrait of a french woman with a carrier pigeon reading, "le messager fidelet" nailed onto one wooden stretcher. made in France woven into the reverse side, minor wear. (1) Vertical French predominantly green tapestry, sun faded, featuring a girl on a swing with a boy at her side. Marked, FRANCE in black ink on the back. Age appropriate wear. |
150 - 300 |
| 60 |
11PCS EXOTIC TEXTILES 11 Pieces of various exotic textiles include: (1)round embroidered Asian orange silk with black bias tape border, good condition, 12 3/4"diam. (1) oblong (23"L x 8 1/4") embroidered yellow silk fabric with dark fabric borders, linen backing. the yellow silk has a few runs and snags, and the dye from the thread bled onto the silk. (1)Vintage basket of violets hand-printed on cream velvet square reading, "Only a breath of sweet violets." age appropriate wear. (1)black velvet with blue, pink, & gold fringe. Silk screened flowers and birds, with an asian calligraphic mark. fair condition, velvet missing pile in a few spots. (1)small floral throw with blues, greens, pinks. stained and tangled fringe, 15"x15". (1) hand dyed velvet throw pillowcase, round stylized flower in rust, oranges, greens, and magenta, some velvet pile missing in a small area. (1)Camel wall hanging/area rug, predominantly red, with some areas of fringe missing. (1)Deer family wall hanging/area rug, predominantly blue with gold white and black highlights. 1 repair on reverse. (1)South western wool serape, multi-colored with beautiful lattice fringe, needs dry-cleaned, otherwise minor wear. (1)woven Tibetan-look runner with minor wear.40"L, 16"W. (1) square throw light blanket. predominantly cream with muted greens, blues, and reds. The weave has runs and the fringe is stained. |
40 - 80 |
| 505 |
4PC EVENING BAG SILK SCARF LOT 4 piece evening bag and silk scarf lot includes: (1)jet black beaded frame evening bag with floral silhoutte beading design on front. Black satin interior, with pocket and optional chain strap. Gilt clasp with inset aurora borealis crystals. Trapezoidal flat shape, 7"W, 6"H. No mark. Condition: minor wear. (1)Kriska red painted silk scarf with raw fringed silk edge. certificate of authenticity. Size: 42"L, 8"W Marked:Krishka. Condition:minor wear. (1)Small pearlescent bead and sequin coin/key frame purse.Gilt clasp with creamy satin interior, key chain attached to frame. Pearlescent sequins with faux pearl highlights. White glass beads in a floral shape design on a rounded flat shape. Size:5"diam. 4 1/4"H.No mark. Condition: minor wear. (1)Gold metal mesh frame purse, with brass plate frame, trapezoidal shape and peach taffetta interior lining. Features a retractable key fob, professionally sewn into the interior. Size: 3 1/2"H, 5 3/4" widest part width, 4"frame width. Marked: Whiting & Davis Co. Mesh Bags-Made in U.S.A. Condition: some scratches on the frame. |
20 - 40 |
| 539 |
2 QUILTS 2 Quilts include: (1)Patchwork applique quilt. Machine stitched solid cream blocks with lavender floral paisley print inset borders. Colorful patchwork applique wheels of vintage fabrics are highlighted on the cream blocks. This cotton quilt has thin, spring weather lofting and is hand quilted with a diagnol stitch pattern. Size: 78"W, 80"L. Condition:"tea" stains, discoloration, edges starting to fray. (1)Embroidered patchwork quilt with blue and green floral embroidery of stylized forget-me-knot in X-shaped patterns on solid cream muslin patches. Machine sewn with hand embroidery. Alternating mint green and white polyester/cotton fabric edges, with poly loft. Condition: age discoloration and dark stain spots on embroidered patches, yet blanket edges appear to be new. |
80 - 160 |
