Watercolor Basket of Fruit Theorem on Velvet

Description:

Watercolor Basket of Fruit Theorem on Velvet, reportedly from the Smith Family of Bangor, Maine, c. 1830, the basket with scrolled handles on a bed of greenery, (imperfections),14 x 16 in. (sight),in a molded black-painted frame.

Note: According to a previous owner, this theorem was found folded in a drawer and had never been framed.
Estimate $1,200-1,500

stitched repair lower center, folds in velvet, color very bright, minor foxing, framed to show that it is stitched to its original paper backing.


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