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Auction 55, Bid & Bloom, April 7th

Tue, Apr 7, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-04-07 12:00:00 2026-04-07 12:00:00 America/New_York Williamson Auction Williamson Auction : Auction 55, Bid & Bloom, April 7th https://bid.williamsonauctiongallery.com/auctions/williamson-auction/auction-55-bid-bloom-april-7th-22793
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Lot 205

Bargello-Style Quilt by Pauline Weaver

Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$15

Bid Increments

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$0 $5
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$100,000 $5,000

This stunning Bargello-style quilt features an intricate "Heart" motif, characterized by the flowing, wave-like geometric patterns signature to the Bargello technique. The design center creates a vibrant heart shape using a carefully graduated color palette of blues, whites, and rich browns

  • Design & Pattern: This specific heart-shaped Bargello pattern is often referred to by names such as "Melinda's Heart" or "Honeymoon Heart".
  • Technique: The quilt is constructed using strip piecing, where fabric strips are sewn, cut, and re-aligned in staggered steps to create a 3D effect of movement and depth.
  • Color Story: The piece showcases a professional-grade understanding of color theory, utilizing a wide range of values (likely 15–18 or more distinct fabrics) to achieve a seamless shimmering gradient.
  • Border: The central panel is framed by a solid blue inner border and a wide outer border featuring a traditional floral motif on a dark ground, providing a classic contrast to the modern geometric center.
  • Bargello Origins: The style originates from 17th-century needlepoint embroidery found in the Bargello Palace in Florence, Italy, known for its "flame stitch".
  • Artistic Merit: Modern fabric adaptations of this technique are highly prized for their technical complexity, often requiring thousands of individual pieces to complete a single panel
  • Dimensions: 42x36in

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