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Rare 1892 Eliza Stone Hidden Faces Folk Painting Listed browse these categories for related items... All Items: Paintings: Watercolor: Pre 1900: item #778292 Please refer to our stock #2590 when inquiring.
Price: $260.00 USD |
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Four hidden faces in this rarely seen outside of museums, original Watercolor and Ink Painting on paper, by "Eliza R. Stone," also known as Elizabeth Stone; dated "1892." This naive 19th Century miniature watercolor depicts a large ink urn with tree branches and green foliage on either side, all within a very faint graphite circle. Inscription reads: "75 years in 1892; Painted by Eliza R. Stone; 4 faces." In this 19th Century "hidden faces" painting, there are four numerals, "1, 2, 3, 4," each alongside one of the four facial profiles--one on either side of the urn stem, and one on each of the tree branches. The watercolor appears to have been mounted onto board, and measures 4" x 4.5" (10.16 x 11.43 cm). The 20th Century wood frame is 6.5" x 7.25" x .75" (16.51 x 18.41 x 1.90 cm). ABOUT THE ARTIST: Several listings for "Elizabeth," and "Eliza" from different sources, are interesting, conflicting, and confusing. One source shows her as a "miniaturist" having painted pieces of considerable value; and another source shows her as having used several pseudonyms, including "William Lawson," "William (Mistress) Lawson," "Elizabeth Stone," "Eliza R. Stone," and others. A more indepth research effort will surely bring more interesting facts about this painter of naive miniatures. Condition of the painting and the frame are excellent. c. 1892. $10 US Shipping. [easel not included] |
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