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Fri, Feb 13, 2026 01:00PM EST
Lot 3138

Esther Hunt, Celebrating and Chinese Dancer, Two Watercolors

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Esther Hunt (American, 1875-1951), two watercolors along with four off-set prints with original handpainted frames, (i)  "Celebrating," watercolor, signed lower right, and titled at verso, (i) "Chinese Dancer," watercolor, annotated "C" lower left and signed lower right, with original period decorative frame, [approximate dimensions - sight: (i) 7 3/4" H x 6 1/2" W and (ii) 12 1/8" H x 9 1/8" W], along with four offset prints in hand-painted original frames [approximate dimensions - largest: 21" H x 14 3/4" W and smallest: 9 3/8" H x 6 1/4" W].

Condition

Two watercolor framed: (i) 13 1/4" H x 12" W, (ii) 16" H x 12 3/4" W. All frames have wear and losses. Please contact the Fine Art Department for a full condition report and additional photographs. 

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