MARTIN JOHNSON HEADE
New York/California/Florida/Brazil, 1819-1904
Twelve pencil drawings and the beginnings of a sketch in watercolor and gouache. Includes a sheet of sheep studies and landscapes. Unsigned. One titled and dated “Cat’s Head from Trout Pond August-1866”. One titled “India Lake” with location notations in pencil verso. Another titled "Billy [?]”.
From 3.5” x 10” to 9” x 13.75”. Unframed.

Some toned, some with foxing, and one with a 3” x .75” area of paper loss to upper right corner. Please inquire for more thorough condition notes. The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.