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“The Five Senses” stumpwork picture, England, 17th century, stitched in silk and metallic threads on a silk background depicting the five senses in oval vignettes against a background of flowers, fruit trees, birds, and animals, framed, 23-1/2” h, 28” w, sold at Skinner for $17,220 - thousands more than its estimate of $2,000-$4,000. Image courtesy of Skinner Auctioneers and Appraisers
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A stitch in time: needlework samplers in spotlight at auctions

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction NewsSep 9, 2019