$225
Early to mid-19th century. Wood panel carved in shallow relief depicting two male figures on horseback, one barefoot. Figures with joyful facial expressions and riding small horses or mules without saddles. One figure holding his hat in the arm above his head and looking out toward the viewer. Rural background with fencing on sides of road. Image possibly depicting two runaway slaves and possibly rendered by an individual who was a slave or empathetic to slaves at the time. Engraved signature lower right "C. Clayton". Framed 22.1" x 26.25". Unframed 19.25" x 23.75".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2014-03-16