Bidspirit auction | Silk and Watercolor Needlework Mourning

Silk and Watercolor Needlework Mourning Picture - Silk and Watercolor Needlework Mourning Picture wrought by Clarissa Downes (1786-1857), Probably Mrs. Rowson's Academy, Roxbury, Massachusetts, circa 1805. in eglomise and gilt frame, memorial inscribed ”Sacred to the Memory of Mrs. Lydia Downes, Obit. Oct. 26th, 1804” Her Price Was Far Above Rubies, Tribute of Respect by her Afflect Daught. Clarissa Downes” Provenance: Clarissa Downes Grosvenor (1786-1857); Clarissa (Clara) Grosvenor Thompson (1817-1890), daughter; Charles Otis Thompson (b. 1849), son; Elizabeth Wadsworth Thompson (b. 1892), daughter; Christie's, New York, January 18, 2008, Arthur and Marguerite Riordan Collection, lot 552; Property from a New England Collector Exhibited: Sturbridge, Massachusetts, Old Sturbridge Village, ”Evidence of Accomplishment”, 1976 Sight: 13 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (34.3 x 26.7 cm.), Frame: 18 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. (47 x 40 cm.) Condition: Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to requisite a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot.  We also recommended asking for a shipping quote before bidding as well. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.