26th May, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
2160
Collection of 20th Century Molas from San Blas Islands, Panama comprising twelve reverse appliqué and embroidered cotton decorative panels comprising a figure on a hammock held by two creatures, 48cm by 38cm,
an eagle with wings outstretched on a black ground, 40cm by 34cm,
a heavily embroidered mola with four faces with other creatures, 45cm by 36cm,
another depicting a central bell within a decorative stand, 59cm by 42cm,
a striped vase of flowers on a red ground, 45cm by 33cm,
a pair of vases with lattice tops enclosing two birds on a red cotton ground, 42cm by 37cm,
a pair depicting graduated trees with three large ones to the centre, 49cm by 37cm,
a pair of a four legged creatures on a faded black cotton ground, decoratediwth yellow, blue and pink fabrics, 53cm by 42cm,
a pair on black cotton with graduated flower heads and greek key motif in orange to the upper edge, 52cm by 46cm,
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John Newall Private Collection
Sold for £100
Estimated at £100 - £200
Fading and wear overall.
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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 26th May, 2023
Highlights include quilts from Cumbria, a private collection of late 19th and early 20th century quilts from Great Britain, the United States and Canada, and a good selection of dolls. Amongst the luxury designer goods is a selection of Louis Vuitton luggage, a collection of 1990s designer outfits, a variety of 20th century costume, and modern perfumes.
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