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Lot 479 · The Ann and Gordon Getty Collection: Early Modern Design from Temple of Wings

Chenille Carpet, circa 1948

Frances Elkins

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Estimate
$5,000–$7,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — The Ann and Gordon Getty Collection: Early Modern Design from Temple of Wings, New York · 3 June 2015
Record ID
TB-2026-3350547
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Frances Elkins, Chenille Carpet, circa 1948. Christie's, 3 Jun 2015, lot 479. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3350547.

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Frances Elkins, Chenille Carpet, circa 1948. Christie's, 3 Jun 2015, lot 479. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3350547.

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From the same sale The Ann and Gordon Getty Collection: Early Modern Design from Temple of Wings · Jun 2015

LotArtistEstimateResult
Probably Silver Studio, Circa 1890 AN ENGLISH ARTS AND CRAFTS COTTON VELVET CURTAIN $1,000–$1,500
Late 19Th/Early 20Th Century AN ARTS AND CRAFTS EMBROIDERED WALL HANGING $4,000–$6,000
A velveteen panel, circa 1890 ATTRIBUTED TO LINDSAY P. BUTTERFIELD (1869-1948) FOR SILVER STUDIO $4,000–$6,000
Firescreen, 1904 ERNEST BATCHELDER (1875-1957) $4,000–$6,000
Fortuny, Circa 1925 A BURGUNDY SILK VELVET AND SILVER STENCILED LONG SLEEVED EVENING DRESS $3,200–$4,400
Fortuny, Circa 1925 A MOSS GREEN SILK VELVET EVENING CAPE $2,800–$3,600

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