A group of Africans with animated faces, holding ceremonial shields and bedecked in jewelry. The smattering of glass beans and a leopard skin outfit add points of color. Watercolor painting by Carl Folke Sahlin. 2 letters came with the painting: First letter was by:Member of American institute of certified public accountants Florida institute of certified public accountant It states...To whom it may concern:The undersigned, being the duly appointed personal representative of the estate of John E. De Veer, does hereby state that the watercolors and sketches acquired by Peter Ehran are the original works of the artist, Carl Folk Sahlin It is notarized by the state of Florida at large Date of notarization Feb 26th 1982 Second letter states...Artist:Carl Folke Sahlin Title: Africans Donor: Peter G. EhrenMedium: watercolor Height 29" width 21"Estimated value: $800 Museum Collections : Smithsonian ; Historical Museum of Phila. Item was recovered by College Hunks Hauling Junks during a job and was being thrown away as junk.
wooden barrel. about 1 gallon in size. has bacardi especial 1862 engraved on it. also has g kremer jr engraved on it above the bacardi. it has a spout with bacardi imprinted on it. also has the bacardi bat engraved. sits on a batwing stand. also has a hole in the top i guess for a cork or plug. the wood is fairly thick-probably quarter to half inch.
I purchased this at an estate sale a couple days ago. I know that Heywood Hardy was a well known artist & I have found his work online, but that's all I know.
Since I am new at this, I cannot honestly say tye condition. Perhaps fair or fair to poor. Like I said, not 100% sure.
