Antique Schoolgirl Watercolor, Two Flowers Ricco Maresca One nail securing the horizontal

One nail securing the horizontal bar across the back is loose due to a split in the wood

including a little loss to a couple of the fingers

the rice was ready for cooking

perhaps the most charming of all

Both in very good shape

Antique Schoolgirl Watercolor, Two Flowers Ricco Maresca One nail securing the horizontalAs you likely well know by now, I'm always looking for antique watercolors like this one, likely done by a school girl in the 2nd half of the 19th century, and likely one of many once held together in a ruled notebook. I love the combination of confidence and navet, and the saturated, bold colors on these two flowers, which I find super satisfying and just right for holding on to the late days of summer. This one I think would be fantastic in a lemon