Lot 007 - Antique 19th Century Stipple-Pyrography Mushroom Fungus Art With New England Village Scene On Wooden Branch Base, 10" H

Lot 007 - Antique 19th Century Stipple-Pyrography Mushroom Fungus Art With New England Village Scene On Wooden Branch Base, 10" HAntique 19th century mushroom fungus folk art panel depicting a New England village scene with a church, meeting house, general store, and other typical buildings. The image is executed in a stippled or punch work pyrography technique, formed from hundreds of small burned or carved dots. Mounted on a natural wooden branch base. Small break to the edge of the fungus cap with a later glue repair. Light wear consistent with age and display.

and oxidation to lid consistent with age and handling

" Ulysses S

Pre-Auction Notes: Measures 19-1/2" x 16-1/2"

Please note that there is some paint loss on this painting

Includes the epigraph: “The waves of the sea have spoken to me

Condition is craft grade with binding shot and pages loose

"Do you remember POGs

” published by the United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation

Antique boarded photograph depicting a small school class posed outdoors

BUT you have the H there

photos generally well-preserved with light handling wear

” showing a woman in a red hat and white veil at a window holding flowers