A pictorial needlework sampler
Mid-20th century
Initialed in design: PA / LF
A large needlework cross stitch needlepoint and embroidered sampler worked in classic designs in polychrome threads in a variety of stitches on a plain weave ground, depicting multiple animals, figures and floral and geometric motifs, with the phrase "Tu a quina" to one side
30" H x 30.25" W
Provenance: The Collection of Frederick W. Davis
Private Collection, Southern California, by descent from the above

Other Notes: A similar earlier item lent by Fred Davis to the travelling 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.

Overall good condition with dust accumulation and wear commensurate with age and use. Scattered areas of light fading to some colors. Ground fabric with slight darkening to face and scattered areas of faint staining/watermarks. A small hole to one corner, 0.375" H. A few scattered motifs with loose stitching, wear and minor loss to stitches, and with one corner seemingly unfinished. With dry cleaning tag to one corner. 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.