Three Peony Lovely Antique American Theorem Watercolor, Framed vintage flower painting by Isaaac Watts

by Isaaac Watts

The carved and painted bird looks to me to be German / Black Forest

14 1/2" tall with dress

Its owner had quite a collection of interesting artworks and objects from around the world (to say nothing of his extraordinary collection of books

the gold painted tramp art frame I just listed)

Three Peony Lovely Antique American Theorem Watercolor, Framed vintage flower painting by Isaaac WattsNothing prettier than a peony, I think, and this theorem style watercolor captures three of them in all of their soft and lush blooming beauty. 19th century American, it was done on thin wove paper, which shows a few tears, stains and some creasing around the edges, but the painting itself is in very good shape, and very lovely. One could have a mat cut to frame it closer in, but I personally don't mind at all seeing the wear and edges on something