TWO LARGE CALLIGRAPHY SAMPLES BY S.E. MOONEY.

TWO LARGE CALLIGRAPHY SAMPLES BY S.E. MOONEY. Late 19th century, American. The first, titled “A Specimen of Ornamental Penmanship by Mrs. S.E. Mooney Hopedale Ohio 1888” all within florid scrolling banners beneath the image of a fanciful allegorical galloping stag ridden by Diana depicted with crown and flowing robe emanating a banner reading “THE BOUNDING STAG BEARS DIANA TO THE CHASE”. The second, titled “Ornamental Penmanship as executed by S.E. Mooney” depicting an elephant carrying a banner in its trunk with the words “Work for the Night is coming” in red and black lettering. Along the bottom of the work is depicted seven various plants rendered in calligraphy emanating from the phrase “YOUTH IS THE TIME TO LEARN”, each letter depicted as leafy tree branches. Each housed in an ebonized and gilt 19th century frame. SIZE: Sight: 21-1/4″ x 27-1/2″. PROVENANCE: From the “Harp House” of Camden, Maine. CONDITION: Each with some discoloration to paper, but intact. Calligraphy clear and well defined. 9-26959 (800-1,200)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012

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
	2131	$2,070.00	TWO LARGE CALLIGRAPHY SAMPLES BY S.E. MOONEY. Late 19th century, American. The first, titled “A Specimen of Ornamental Penmanship by Mrs. S.E. Mooney Hopedale Ohio 1888” all within florid scrolling banners beneath the image of a fanciful allegorical galloping stag ridden by Diana depicted with crown and flowing robe emanating a banner reading “THE BOUNDING STAG BEARS DIANA TO THE CHASE”. The second, titled “Ornamental Penmanship as executed by S.E. Mooney” depicting an elephant carrying a banner in its trunk with the words “Work for the Night is coming” in red and black lettering. Along the bottom of the work is depicted seven various plants rendered in calligraphy emanating from the phrase “YOUTH IS THE TIME TO LEARN”, each letter depicted as leafy tree branches. Each housed in an ebonized and gilt 19th century frame. SIZE: Sight: 21-1/4″ x 27-1/2″. PROVENANCE: From the “Harp House” of Camden, Maine. CONDITION: Each with some discoloration to paper, but intact. Calligraphy clear and well defined. 9-26959 (800-1,200) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012 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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