19th C. Theorem Watercolor of Butterfly in Antique Carved Folk Art Frame mid-century pottery planter is in very good condition

is in very good condition overall

as are the cards

with minor scattered toning

one-room shed for his workshop and music studio

Box measures 7 3/4" x 2" x 3/4"

19th C. Theorem Watercolor of Butterfly in Antique Carved Folk Art Frame mid-century pottery planter is in very good conditionI continue to be smitten with 19th c. theorem painted watercolors; I find the crispness of the edges, creating by using stencils, immensely satisifying, and really really love the handling of the edges of this butterfly's wings, with several overlapping layers of shadowy scalloping use to convey fluttering motion. A nice interplay between the boldness of the butterfly (especially that gorgeous red) and the wispiness of the vine and soft pale blue