Presentation Drawing for Veronica Mosser

Description:

Presentation Drawing for Veronica Mosser, Pennsylvania School, 19th century, watercolor and ink on paper depicting five flower blossoms issuing from a checkered urn, (imperfections),9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in., in a period tiger maple veneer frame.

Provenance: Edith Halpert, New York City, Christie's New York, January 15, 1999, lot 441, John Gordon Collection.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Approx 12 small tears, sm. to 1/2 in lg., possibly from acid affecting paper, on and four small losses on flowers, on petals and leaves of flowers, toning; not laid down.

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