Sold for:
$237
$237
Two Carved Tramp Art Frames, Casper L. Accola, Prairie, Du Lac, Wisconsin, c. 1917, the frames with chip-carved and applied carved devices, one framing a carved plaque with the biblical verse Luke 2:14 in German, translated from the King James bible "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.," flanked by spire-topped churches, tablets of the ten commandments, doves, and geometric patterns, incised maker's name below, both frames with stippled signature and dates on the reverse, 18 1/4 x 19 1/2, 16 x 18 in. Minor edge losses, glue repair to on corner.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-06-07
