Watercolor on Paper Metamorphosis or Puzzle Book

Description:

Watercolor on Paper Metamorphosis or Puzzle Book, England or America, late 18th century, five figural panels with five upper and lower folding extensions opening to change the figure's appearance, images with ink inscriptions with moral instruction regarding Adam & Eve, Cain & Abel, beasts, greed, and vanity, ht. 6 5/8, wd. 16 in.

Provenance: Found in Wellesley, Massachusetts; Skinner, May 25, 1973; John Walton to the consignor.
Estimate $2,000-3,000


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