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BLACK AMERICANA CHALKWARE 3 BOYS WATERMELON PATCH

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Cultures & Ethnicities Start Price:90.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
BLACK AMERICANA CHALKWARE 3 BOYS WATERMELON PATCH
BLACK AMERICANA CHALKWARE: Late 19ty century black chalkware sculpture, ''Copyright January 1898 by J Mardi Boston, Mass.'' depicts a large image of three black boys peering over a fence into a watermelon patch. Likely all original, hand painted casting. Statuette is well marked with original plaque cast on the backside. Head of middle boy has been reglued to neck. Various minor chips to finish as seen. 12''H,7''W,15''D