Belonging: The Art of American Fraternal Societies
Thu, Oct 9, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 95
Odd Fellows Scenery Backdrop Prop. (I.O.O.F.). New London, ...
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Odd Fellows Scenery Backdrop Prop. (I.O.O.F.). New London, OH: Ward Stilson, ca. 1900. Oil on canvas on wooden hanging rods along top and bottom. Bottom rod has manufacturer's plaque attached. Depicts a landscape with two figures walking towards tall pine trees in the middle-ground with mountains in the distance. Drapery in foreground with Odd Fellows banner at top-mid portion with three-link chain. Surface dirt, wear, abrasions, staining in areas, and small holes in areas. Tear to bottom left edge measuring approximately 2 ?" and at top near hanging rod measuring approximately 3 ?". Paint is dry and worn, with significant paint loss throughout. Third-party transportation required. Unrolled 78 x 76 x 1 ?".
