Lovely 19th C. Crossing Rose and Tulip Watercolor ocarina to its wonderful antique primitive

to its wonderful antique primitive character

12 3/8" t x approx 5" w with arms by sides

a side-wheel paddle steamer built in 1890

I know from the seller that this one was found in the attic of a Boston estate

Naturally at home amid Mid-Century decor

Lovely 19th C. Crossing Rose and Tulip Watercolor ocarina to its wonderful antique primitiveI am finding it hard to resist antique floral watercolors these days perhaps in part for knowing that the loveliness of spring blooms exploding everywhere at the moment will soon be gone, and indeed these paintings always feel a bit like momento mori. And the white of the rose and rose buds on this one are so pale as to almost disappear against the cream colored paper, making it feel perhaps all the more so. But the crossing of the two blooms and