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PRINCESS" WITH PET ALLIGATOR. 11" x 11" oil painting on wood panel typical of late 18th & early 19th centuries. The princess draped in flowing robe holds her bow and quiver of arrows, ax at her feet as well as baby alligator. She wears feathered headdress and armband, an agave grows in background as does another tropical looking bush. Indian Princess motif was most popular in early 19th century decoration on American swords and other objects Indian Princess motif in early America represented "freedom". CONDITION: very good overall, no restoration noted under UV, board slightly warped. Pasted article and history on back are fair. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic & Western Americana Lifetime Collection. (02-21664/JS). $800-1,200.
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FINE EARLY FOLK ART PAINTING OF "AMERICAN INDIAN
Estimate $800 - $1,200
Starting Price
$400
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PREMIER FIREARMS AUCTION, DAY 3, JUNE 9, 2024
Fairfield, ME, USA
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