Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 3311TLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 11, 2019 12:00PM
Description:
Alcott Nieriker, Abigail May (1840-1879) Drawing of Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888),Attributed to May Alcott. Pen-and-ink drawing on paper depicting a young woman with wavy hair wearing a loose gown, holding a quill in her right hand, and writing, with the following note in pencil on verso, "'Jo' writing. Sketch by 'Amy' the artist in 'Little Women' Date early 60s. Preserved by a pupil of Miss Alcott."; toned, some short marginal chips, 8 1/2 x 5 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,000
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