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Nellie Mae Rowe. Animal Friends, mixed media
Estimate:
$2,000 - $5,000
Sold
$5,500
Live Auction
Online Only: May 15th, 2021 l Paintings, Furniture, Decorative Arts, & Fine Rugs
Category
Description
(American, 1900-1982). Crayon, marker, and pastel on paper, signed "Nellie Mae Rowe" lr, sheet size:12 x 9 in., framed.
Condition
Comments added on 5/14/2021: The piece does not have any apparent flaws to report other than age appropriate areas of slight discoloration. There is some wear to the matting and the frame. The piece belongs to the niece of a former Dean of Virginia Commonwealth University. Both parties wish to remain anonymous, however, the aunt was one of the first African American deans and was heavily involved in the arts.
Provenance
Private collection of African American Art, Germantown, MD.