02-22-200402-22-2004
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2230Boston
February 22, 2004 11:00 AMCalender
362A

William B. Cunningham (Bradford, Vermont, late 19th century) Calligraphic Family Record.

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Auction: Sale #2230 - 2230Location: BostonDate / Time: February 22, 2004 11:00AM

Description:

William B. Cunningham (Bradford, Vermont, late 19th century)

Calligraphic Family Record. Signed "William B Cunningham Bradford, Vermont" u.c. Watercolor and pen and ink on paper, centered with three reserves, the left and right oval reserves fitted with a photograph of a girl and a boy, the center reserve left empty, surrounded by calligraphic embellishments including a pair of doves, fanciful borders, and inspirational and pious verses and inscriptions, the table of records below was left empty except for the the entry of the artist "William B. Cunningham born Aug. 17th 1856," 27 1/2 x 21 3/4 in., in a molded giltwood frame. Condition: Toning, tear u.r.
Estimate $600-800

Keywords

Bradford, William B Cunningham Bradford, William B. Cunningham, Vermont