American Folk Art Diorama of Mt. Vernon, 19th C

Fine Art: Mixed Media: Two Dimensional Pre 1900: item #570785

Sand and composition three dimensional diorama of Geo. Washington's home, Mt. Vernon encased in glass, 14.5" x 19.5" overall. Circa 1850-80.

MS: Original Signed Chalk, Crayon and Ink on Paper

Fine Art: Mixed Media: Two Dimensional Pre 1950: item #507293

This piece is ca. 1945. Signed "MS." Very good condition. Measures 24" x 18 1/4."

MS: Original Signed Charcoal and Watercolor on Paper

Fine Art: Mixed Media: Two Dimensional Pre 1950: item #507292

This piece is ca. 1945. Signed "MS." Some chipping and tearing along the top and right-hand side. Measures 24" x 18."

MS: Original Signed Chalk, Ink and Watercolor on Paper

Fine Art: Mixed Media: Two Dimensional Pre 1950: item #507280

This piece is ca. 1945. Signed "MS." Cloth patch has been affixed in the center of the piece and painted on by the artist. Light tears and creasing on the sides. Measures 25 1/2" x 19 5/8."

MS: Original Signed Charcoal, Ink & Watercolor on Paper

Fine Art: Mixed Media: Two Dimensional Pre 1950: item #507279

This piece is ca. 1945. Signed "MS." Light tears and some creasing along the top. Measures 18" x 24 1/4."

MS: Original Signed Charcoal, Ink and Chalk on Paper

Fine Art: Mixed Media: Two Dimensional Pre 1950: item #506339

Signed "MS." Very Good Condition. Measures 24" x 18 1/4."

MS: Original Signed Charcoal, Ink and Chalk on Paper

Fine Art: Mixed Media: Two Dimensional Pre 1950: item #506332

Signed "MS." Very Good Condition. Measures 24" x 18 1/4."

MS: Original Signed Charcoal, Ink & Watercolor on Paper

Fine Art: Mixed Media: Two Dimensional Pre 1950: item #506329

This piece is ca. 1945. Signed "MS." Some wrinkling and a small pin hole near middle of paper. Measures 18" x 24 1/4."

"Cleopatra" by listed folk artist Elmer Sanders

Fine Art: Mixed Media: Two Dimensional Pre 1970: item #420301

Great 14" x 10" marker on paper depicting stylized head, seeming to be Cleopatra, by listed Chicago folk artist Elmer Sanders (b. circa 1915), signed lower left. I know little of Sanders's life, but believe that he became a self-taught artist while serving a prison term in the 1950s at Cook County Jail, exhibiting in the Jailhouse Art shows. I believe that this piece dates from the 1960s, but am unsure of whether Sanders was still imprisoned at the time. A striking and colorful image; in exce... Click for details

Susan E.E. Kirkpatrick: "Scene on Loch Fine," ca. 1840

Fine Art: Mixed Media: Two Dimensional Pre 1900: item #413340

Original Pencil and Chalk Mixed Media Sketch from a portfolio of her work, ca. 1840. Sheet Measures 8 7/8" x 11," Image is 5 1/4" x 7 5/8."