"Africans" by Carl Folke Sahlin
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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. Ehren
Medium: 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.
Condition
Excellent
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