Three Peony Lovely Antique American Theorem Watercolor, Framed carved hangingframe It measures 8

It measures 8

rolling the metal ball around until it lands in one of the recesses

This drawing came from a portfolio of academic charcoal drawings

but I think this is likely a one of a kind homemade version

Three Peony Lovely Antique American Theorem Watercolor, Framed carved hangingframe It measures 8Nothing prettier than a peony, I think, and this theorem style watercolor captures three of them in all of their soft and lush blooming beauty. 19th century American, it was done on thin wove paper, which shows a few tears, stains and some creasing around the edges, but the painting itself is in very good shape, and very lovely. One could have a mat cut to frame it closer in, but I personally don't mind at all seeing the wear and edges on something