$677
Carved and Painted Wood and Gesso Scene of a Preacher Collecting Alms, America, c. 1930s, the figure on horseback holding a bible, surrounded by five standing figures, including one reaching into his pocket, another holding a jug lettered "WPA" and putting money in the preacher's hat, in a shallow shadow box frame, the back with possible signature "E.C. Smyth," and pencil inscription "Steuben Maine," (imperfections), frame 9 1/4 x 12 1/2, dp. 1 3/4 in. Note: Steuben is a small town in Downeast Maine, near Bar Harbor.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-08-10