$4,500
American School, 19th Century, Still Life with Fruit in a Compote on a Marble Table. Unsigned. Watercolor theorem on paper, c. 1830, 12 5/8 x 14 1/2 in., in a period molded giltwood frame. The reverse panel affixed with an old American Folk Art Gallery label. Condition: Light creases, minor toning. R> Exhibited: The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, By and for the People: American Folk Art From a Private Collection, October 3rd -November 14th 1976, retains exhibition label. There is a crease which starts at the top and left of center and angles slightly to the left and extends down to the bottom edge, two others are from top to bottom along the right and left edge but are very faint. All are visible only with very close inspection and cannot be detected from even a short distance. General light toning overall with some areas around the tendrils and around the base of the table which show slightly darker. A few minor fox marks at lower left and right. Frame is period, possibly original, with scattered wear and loss to the gilding .
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2006-02-19