Folk Art Pen and Ink Drawing of a Man and Woman

Description:

Folk Art Pen and Ink Drawing of a Man and Woman, America, c. 1820-40, the woman wearing a large hair comb dressed in an elaborately decorated gown holding the hand of a gentleman wearing a black coat and trousers, all surrounded by a vine and daisy border, and bearing the inscription "Delia M Francis," all mounted in a reddish brown painted frame, (imperfections),frame ht. 8 1/2, wd. 10 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Paper is toned with dampstaining on top, right, and bottom edges, a triangle-shaped loss to the upper right corner and small closed tears on right and top borders. Frame has minor chips and wear.


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