Bidspirit auction | 19th C. American Folk Art

19th C. American Folk Art Floral Still Life Theorem, Albany Female Seminary - Description: A framed and glazed painted theorem dipicting a flowers in a footed compote. Originally composed by Charolotte Hyde of the Albany Female Seminary ca. 1850 (documentation/certificate has been lost) Markings & Inscriptions: None Date: Early 19th century Maker: American Dimensions: 17.5” x 21.5” (sight), 23 1/8” x 27.5” (overall). Provenance: From a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania collection, acquired from M. Finkel & Daughter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1996. Condition: Area of discoloration upper right. Small areas of loss to frame edges.