UNSIGNED (American, 19th Century) TROMP L’OEIL THE CARD PLAYERS.

Watercolor collage Housed in a modern black & gold antique style frame with white mat Unsigned NOTE: This original piece actually has two hand watercolor simulated pieces of currency that overlapped the original mat & in front of the watercolor of the people playing cards. The original mat was painstakingly separated and replaced to conserve the picture. Close examination of both the card players & the currency show a remarkable sense of detail & accuracy. Certainly of the talent of Victor Debreuil or John Haberle SIZE: Sight including mat: 13-3/4″ x 15-1/2″. Overall: 18-1/4″ x 20-1/4″ CONDITION: Watercolor of card player is very good. The front bill has two short tears on left & right corners (most likely a result of the conservation). There is an evident waterstain outline which may be intentional by the artist 50807-12 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1400

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1400	$0.00	UNSIGNED (American, 19th Century) TROMP L’OEIL THE CARD PLAYERS. Watercolor collage Housed in a modern black & gold antique style frame with white mat Unsigned NOTE: This original piece actually has two hand watercolor simulated pieces of currency that overlapped the original mat & in front of the watercolor of the people playing cards. The original mat was painstakingly separated and replaced to conserve the picture. Close examination of both the card players & the currency show a remarkable sense of detail & accuracy. Certainly of the talent of Victor Debreuil or John Haberle SIZE: Sight including mat: 13-3/4″ x 15-1/2″. Overall: 18-1/4″ x 20-1/4″ CONDITION: Watercolor of card player is very good. The front bill has two short tears on left & right corners (most likely a result of the conservation). There is an evident waterstain outline which may be intentional by the artist 50807-12 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 1400 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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UNSIGNED (American, 19th Century) TROMP L’OEIL THE CARD PLAYERS.