$593
Small Framed Painted Leaf Sailor's Souvenir with Whaling Scene, Table Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, late 19th/early 20th century, painted "sow's ears" composed of three elongated leaves placed on silk with silk bow, one leaf painted with a watercolor whaling scene depicting a ship flying an American flag, whale boats, and surfacing whale, 5 1/8 x 7 7/8 in. overall. Note: According to Marina Klampkin in Marine Antiques , Dodd, Mead & Co., New York, "sow's ears were leaves that were dried, polished, and painted at Table Bay in Cape Town South Africa by natives. Sold to sailors of incoming ships, these could be mailed home in an envelope." Minor toning, and fraying of slk.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-07
