19th C. Theorem Watercolor of Butterfly in Antique Carved Folk Art Frame mid-century pottery planter they're precious

they're precious

with minor scattered toning

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

and I thought they would make great pedestals though they are also pretty nice sculptural objects just on their own

19th C. Theorem Watercolor of Butterfly in Antique Carved Folk Art Frame mid-century pottery planter they're preciousI 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