Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(3) Custom Silk & Needlepoint-Embroidered Textile Fragments
- Price realized
- $244
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $600
- Hammer price
- $200
- Category
- Textiles & Tapestries
- Sold
- June 21, 2025
- Sale
- SPECIAL 9AM START-DAY 2- JUNE 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 3) Custom upholstery and bedding textile fragments, each having pastel silk ground, including: (2) with needlepoint embroidery on pale green ground, depicting floral bouquets, draped swag, and ribbon motifs, gathered pink velvet trim, ruffled border, (one) rectangular panel, possibly a bed cover, small tear at left side, interior rectangle (inclusive of trim): approx 79"l, 45"w, overall: approx 102"l, 92"w; (one) upholstered cushion, of demilune form, overall: approx 49"l, 24"w; (1) lampas textile fragment, with polychrome flowers on beige ground, scalloped unfinished edge, approx 88"l, 72"w; 17.5lbs total Provenance: The estate and interior design collection of Gay Ratliff (Martha Gay Kokernot Ratliff, Austin, Texas, 1942-2023) PLEASE NOTE: All of the textile fragments in this auction would likely benefit from a professional cleaning. Though we do not currently observe any major tears or losses, most are likely to have some staining, missing trim, and evidence of wear. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no condition reports and no refunds based on condition
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.
