Lot 059 - Antique Watercolor Painting on Paper, Scandinavian Nisse Folklore Scene with Gnome Figures Gathered Around a Pot of Porridge, Framed, 18-1/8" W x 15-5/8" H

Lot 059 - Antique Watercolor Painting on Paper, Scandinavian Nisse Folklore Scene with Gnome Figures Gathered Around a Pot of Porridge, Framed, 18-1/8" W x 15-5/8" HAntique watercolor painting on paper depicting a Scandinavian folklore scene with a group of nisser small gnome like creatures from Nordic tradition gathered around a large pot of porridge. A woman watches over the figures, who wear red caps and wooden clogs. The scene reflects the traditional nisse motif of farmstead spirits being appeased with porridge, a central element of Scandinavian folk belief. Unsigned. The painting is housed in a wooden frame

Frame shows light surface wear consistent with age

The inside cover bears an inscription reading "This book belongs to the S

Assorted sizes from 2-1/4" L x 3/4" W x 2-5/8" H to 4-3/4" L x 1-1/4" W x 3-1/4" H

as well as some dirt and debris on the matte

Front cover is detached at bottom staple binding

Here is a beautiful vintage Smith Corona Silent portable typewriter manufactured in the United States of America in 1952

Slevin Democrat George B

losses at corners

75 inches when closed

Mary Aldrich

This vintage felt pennant is a souvenir of Harvard University in Cambridge

fabric wear