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The Americana Collection of David Good Part 1

Sat, Jan 8, 2022 10:00AM EST
Lot 181

Mourning Painting on Velvet

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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Mourning scene with two memorials. Mount Morris Girl's School. Albany, New York, circa 1830. Paint on velvet with collaged paper elements on the two memorials in the foreground. Left: "Sacred to the memory of Gabriel Fowler departed this life 19th April 1832 age 75 years". Right: "Sacred to the memory of Daniel Fowler departed this life 31st March 1830. Aged 33 years". Two women stand near each memorial with trees and church in the background. Original frame. Framed: H 25-3/8" W 32-1/2" Sight: H 19-3/4" W 26-5/8". Condition: Original condition. Some toning and foxing. Copy and paste this link for see high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/f2yeyfj9mj4q3k0/AAD292NVPgBPmWDg8K_zeee9a?dl=0