PAIR OF SCHERENSCHNITTE PICTURES.

PAIR OF SCHERENSCHNITTE PICTURES. Mid 19th century, probably Pennsylvania. Believed to be by the same hand, these well-detailed papercut images complemented with fine calligraphy. The first with a central script panel inscribed “Blossoms are scattered/ By the wind, and the wind/ Cares nothing, but the/ Blossoms of the heart/ No wind can touch~“. Surrounded by cut images of hearts, angels, tulips, etc. Initialed in script “JOT” lower right corner facing. Mounted in a period black-painted molded frame on a blue papered backing. The second work has a circular image depicting a house flanked by large trees, songbirds in their branches, hearts cut out in their bases on a blue backing with the inscription around the perimeter reading “A house is a home when love moves in.” three times. Housed within a heavy molded frame. SIZE: Sight: 7-1/2″ x 9-1/2″ and 7-1/2″ dia. respectively. CONDITION: Structurally very good, both with some toning. 9-29171 (500-800)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013

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
	2585	$296.25	PAIR OF SCHERENSCHNITTE PICTURES. Mid 19th century, probably Pennsylvania. Believed to be by the same hand, these well-detailed papercut images complemented with fine calligraphy. The first with a central script panel inscribed “Blossoms are scattered/ By the wind, and the wind/ Cares nothing, but the/ Blossoms of the heart/ No wind can touch~“. Surrounded by cut images of hearts, angels, tulips, etc. Initialed in script “JOT” lower right corner facing. Mounted in a period black-painted molded frame on a blue papered backing. The second work has a circular image depicting a house flanked by large trees, songbirds in their branches, hearts cut out in their bases on a blue backing with the inscription around the perimeter reading “A house is a home when love moves in.” three times. Housed within a heavy molded frame. SIZE: Sight: 7-1/2″ x 9-1/2″ and 7-1/2″ dia. respectively. CONDITION: Structurally very good, both with some toning. 9-29171 (500-800) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013 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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