08-12-200108-12-2001
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBolton MA
2092
August 12, 2001 10:00 AMCalender
600

Calligraphy A Beautiful Countenance

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$690$600
Auction: Sale #2092 - 2092Location: BoltonDate / Time: August 12, 2001 10:00AM

Description:

Calligraphy A Beautiful Countenance, from Thomas Earl's handwritten book Practical Mathematics, written 1740-41, America or England, pen, ink, and red watercolor on paper, an inspirational verse, flanked by the Angel Gabriel and Father Time with winged masks and a wreath above, fanciful signature masks and flourishes below, (imperfections),12 x 16 1/2 in., framed. Note: A label on the reverse identifies the work as being page 82 from Practical Mathematics.
Estimate $800-1,200

Keywords

United Kingdom, Thomas Earl