Image | Lot | Price | Description |
2096
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$2,962.50
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FINE FOLK ART WATERCOLOR MAP OF THE WORLD BY MARTHA ANN LOVE, 1831, VIRGINIA. Martha Ann Love (1819-1895). The wonderful watercolor depicting both hemispheres with continents, oceans and major areas, cities, etc. identified and highlighted in color. The whole surrounded by a flower wreath surmounted by a displayed eagle holding a banner “MAP OF THE WORLD” below is inscribed “DRAWN BY MARTHA ANN LOVE, PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, VA. SEPTEMBER 10TH 1831.” Housed in an antique frame behind glass. SIZE: Sight: 21-1/2″ h x 29-1/2″ w. Overall: 25-1/2″ h x 33-1/2″ w. CONDITION: Not examined out of frame, colors are strong, roughness and damage to borders, crudely repaired tears as found but intact. 7-70633 (1,500-2,500)
Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2014 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. |