AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
DECORATED CLAIRVOYANT TRADE SIGN.This late 19th Century, American painted sign in the form of a crest, paint-decorated at the center with an open palm, with simulated lace cuff at wrist. Advertising "CLAIRVOYANT SEES THE FUTURE" above the hand and "PALMIST TELLS THE PAST" all within wavy terra cotta borders on a black field within an overall Windsor green border. SIZE: 33-1/2" h x 25-1/2" w. PROVENANCE: Mrs. H. John Thayer. CONDITION: Vertical shrinkage crack through the center. Original dry painted surfaces remain clear and vibrant. Abrasions along the edge show normal and expected wear. Very good overall. 49789-2 HMG (3,000-5,000)