Cupid Cutwork Valentine Picture

Description:

Cupid Cutwork Valentine Picture, probably Pennsylvania, 19th century, Cupid in the center surrounded by a heart and diamond border, rosettes, crossed arrows, leafy vines, and double heart and dove corners, with pencil details, ht. 12, wd. 12 1/4 in.

Provenance: Col. Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch, Sotheby Parke Bernet, May 9, 1974, Lot 17; Betty Sterling Auction, Randolph, Vermont, August 28, 1981.
The Arthur & Sybil Kern Collection of American Folk Art
Estimate $500-700

A few very small stains, but no apparent damage or repair.


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