171 of 325 lots
171
Tree of Life Cabin Quilt
Estimate:
CA$2,000 - CA$3,000
Sold
CA$2,750
Live Auction
Select Canadiana Furniture, Folk Art, Textiles, and Pottery
Size
80.5" x 70".
Category
Description
An unusual and perhaps unique embroidered Tree of Life quilt with multiple trees and branches surrounding a central image in perfect symmetry on a light background. The design is further embellished with floral sprigs with coloured blooms as well as butterflies, swans, birds, a duck and a fish, all surrounded by a wide grey border having a continuous line of budding tulips. The reverse side could stand on its own with a large orange panel within a checkered border and having coloured wool tufts. Mid 19th century.
Condition
Hand Stitched. Excellent condition.
Provenance
From the Gerald and Marlene Fagan Collection.