INTERESTING FOLK ART BIRCH BARK COLLAGE BY EDWARD W. MERRILL, CONCORD, NH.

INTERESTING FOLK ART BIRCH BARK COLLAGE BY EDWARD W. MERRILL, CONCORD, NH. The collage has a number of black figures which are comprised of birch bark clothing and pencil drawn heads and hands. There are some white watercolor highlights and the scene depicts a stage setting with audience. Title on the bottom margin “The Blackville Debating Society – “Wedder-Lord Dorwin Involved Hisself Or Somebody Else” The Scorner In The Corner Will Reply”. Against the back wall is a sign “No Contemptible Lauqig Allowed in the DeBaite”. This is all on a black paper background with white highlights. Signed center middle “E. W. Merrill Concord, NH”. Attached to back is a copy of an article concerning this artist. Article indicates that he worked from 1875 to the early 1900’s. Housed in an Eastlake type ebonized and gilt trim frame. SIGHT SIZE: 10-1/2” x 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73643 (500-1,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2007

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
	109	$575.00	INTERESTING FOLK ART BIRCH BARK COLLAGE BY EDWARD W. MERRILL, CONCORD, NH. The collage has a number of black figures which are comprised of birch bark clothing and pencil drawn heads and hands. There are some white watercolor highlights and the scene depicts a stage setting with audience. Title on the bottom margin “The Blackville Debating Society – “Wedder-Lord Dorwin Involved Hisself Or Somebody Else” The Scorner In The Corner Will Reply”. Against the back wall is a sign “No Contemptible Lauqig Allowed in the DeBaite”. This is all on a black paper background with white highlights. Signed center middle “E. W. Merrill Concord, NH”. Attached to back is a copy of an article concerning this artist. Article indicates that he worked from 1875 to the early 1900’s. Housed in an Eastlake type ebonized and gilt trim frame. SIGHT SIZE: 10-1/2” x 14-1/2”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-73643 (500-1,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2007 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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