Important Naive Watercolor Scene c1820 | Early brown calico dress on an antique cloth doll 20" | Incredible American Folk Portrait of Young Woman c1840 | 16" antique black cloth dollwith embroidered face rag stuffed |
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Stephen Girard came to the United States, and Philadelphia, around 1776, and became one of the wealthiest men in the nation. He was well-known for his philanthropy, and founded Girard College. During the War of 1812, Girard was responsible for saving the U.S. from financial collapse...
NOTE: Between September 12, 2012 and January 13, 2013 the American Folk Art Museum held an exhibit on this art form...
The paint is all original with no loss, and the structural integrity is pristine, with no breaks.
The sign and the frame with its original backboard are in excellent condition. Sight size 13 1/2" by 9 1/2", and a framed size of 17" by 12 1/2".
In very good condition except for a few minor pulls at the edges, whuch are easily and cheaply repaired.
The portrait is in excellent condition, although the photos exaggerate some very minor toning. The bird's eye maple frame, which is not new and might be original, is also in excellent condition.
This good-sized painting is in overall excellent condition, as is the frame...
The painting has even light toning and is in excellent condition, with no folds, tears, or restoration. Sight size is 8 1/8" by 6 1/2", and the framed size is 11 3/8" by 9 3/8".
The painting is in very good condition, with good color, and no tears or creases...
Housed in a period and probably original frame, measuring 17" by 13 1/4", the painting itself is 12" by 8 1/2". The condition of this gem is excellent.
Tinsel paintings of this type are almost a completely American form, becoming highly popular around 1870, and continuing into the mid 20th century...