this is just one of those objects that has the beautiful weight of a story untold
with a nineteenth century hybrid mythical creature to the half moon frieze of a lion’s head mask and expanded bat wings
Sturgis Ingersoll painted in 1938 measures 23 x 24 inches and there is no doubt that this is very same mannequin seen in the background
25” high x 22
- Root Tuberous – example peonia afficinalis common peony
An Early 18thC English Embroidered Silkwork & Watercolour of The Prodigal Son sub-Furniture- Boxes & Luggage this is just one ofOrigin: EnglishPeriod: William III Queen AnneProvenance: UnknownDate: c. 1700Width: 19. 75Depth: 2Height: 17. 5The early silkwork and watercolour, in unrestored order, hand worked in silk threads in earthy hues on a cream silk ground, depicting a father welcoming his son who kneels on the chequerboard floor before him, his other son, with hound beside him, looking on, against an architectural backdrop with archway, tree, and floral urn, worked in