THOMAS B. WORTH (American, 1834-1917) “A DARKTOWN CHRISTMAS PRESENT

THOMAS B. WORTH (American, 1834-1917) “A DARKTOWN CHRISTMAS PRESENT – THREE OF A KIND”. Watercolor interior scene shows a surprised husband being presented by the mammy with three recent births of his triplets. The mother lies looking on from a canopy bed where she has just delivered the threesome. A butler stands next to open door and cook stove with water kettle is on left side. A newspaper “Darktown Times” lays beside chair and seated dog. Worth is known for his work with Currier & Ives and this is similar in content to their “Darktown series”. Housed in a tiger oak frame with linen liner and gold inner liner. SIGHT SIZE: 9-1/4” x 11-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-98453 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2004

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
	474	$5,750.00	THOMAS B. WORTH (American, 1834-1917) “A DARKTOWN CHRISTMAS PRESENT – THREE OF A KIND”. Watercolor interior scene shows a surprised husband being presented by the mammy with three recent births of his triplets. The mother lies looking on from a canopy bed where she has just delivered the threesome. A butler stands next to open door and cook stove with water kettle is on left side. A newspaper “Darktown Times” lays beside chair and seated dog. Worth is known for his work with Currier & Ives and this is similar in content to their “Darktown series”. Housed in a tiger oak frame with linen liner and gold inner liner. SIGHT SIZE: 9-1/4” x 11-3/4”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-98453 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2004 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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