Two framed polychrome beaded samplers
Mid-20th century; Mexico
Comprising two Mexican beadwork panels framed under glass, including a beadwork panel of a floral spray arrangement with various types of flowers on a white background, and a patchwork sampler panel featuring various floral, figural and geometric patterns worked in small beads of multiple colors and finishes, with a dog, horse, parrots, and a woman depicted at the lower right corner, 2 pieces
The first: 8.625" H x 8.375" W (visual); the second: 11" H x 10.5" W (visual)
Provenance: The Collection of Frederick W. Davis
Private Collection, Southern California, by descent from the above

Other Notes: The first panel with inscription to frame verso: Bordados

A similar item lent by Fred Davis to the traveling exhibition: "Mexican Arts" of 1930-1931, beginning at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York from October 13-November 9 1930, and ending at the Pan-American Round Table, San Antonio, Texas from August 12-September 2, 1931.

Each in overall good condition with dust accumulation and wear commensurate with age and use. Larger frame with 10" L crack to one corner of glass. Textiles not examined out of frame.

Frames: the first: 17.5" H x 17.25" W x 1.5" D; the second: 13" H x 12.5" W x 0.875" D Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.