$4,613
Schoolgirl Illustrated Poem "Evening," Lucy Jewett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, early 19th century, watercolor on paper depicting a romantic scene with shepherd, shepherdess, and sheep in a landscape with trees and a yellow house in the background, above a poem, signed "Lucy Jewett" within a floral wreath, rose and grapevine decoration at the corners, not framed, ht. 22, wd. 17 in. Provenance: Purchased from descendants of Lucy Jewett in Hudson, Massachusetts, by Grace Stammers, then sold to the consignor. Estimate $2,000-4,000 laid down on backing paper; evidence of creases and tears; deep and vibrant colors; Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-03-02
