EXTRAORDINARY 19TH C BEESWAX BLACK FOLK ART DIORAMA.

EXTRAORDINARY 19TH C BEESWAX BLACK FOLK ART DIORAMA. This incredible deep diorama was constructed in one point in time of beeswax which has been painted. It depicts an animated scene titled “Charcoal Club of Blackville in Session”. The diorama was done by F. Lobel sometime around 1894. Six black figures in various poses stand and are seated along a table. A humorous map hangs on the wall directly in back. An absolutely phenomenal piece of black folk art. SIZE: Approx. 21 1/2″ w x 14 1/2″ t. CONDITION: Generally good. It appears that there may have been some small object on the table that is no longer there but is in generally good condition. The simple border or frame may have been cardboard at one time has now been reinforced in the back with thin strips of pine. The underside also reinforced with a thin strip of pine on the cardboard creation. 1-26836 (9,000-11,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2001

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
	1172	$0.00	EXTRAORDINARY 19TH C BEESWAX BLACK FOLK ART DIORAMA. This incredible deep diorama was constructed in one point in time of beeswax which has been painted. It depicts an animated scene titled “Charcoal Club of Blackville in Session”. The diorama was done by F. Lobel sometime around 1894. Six black figures in various poses stand and are seated along a table. A humorous map hangs on the wall directly in back. An absolutely phenomenal piece of black folk art. SIZE: Approx. 21 1/2″ w x 14 1/2″ t. CONDITION: Generally good. It appears that there may have been some small object on the table that is no longer there but is in generally good condition. The simple border or frame may have been cardboard at one time has now been reinforced in the back with thin strips of pine. The underside also reinforced with a thin strip of pine on the cardboard creation. 1-26836 (9,000-11,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2001 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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