The Historic 1840 Tucker House Bed and Breakfast Auction: A Distinguished Offering of Primitives & Antiques
Lot 39:
Description
A collection of watercolor and ink architectural illustrations on heavy cream-toned paper, signed by Tony Oswald and Clyde S. Townsend. The subjects represent various prominent landmarks in Louisville, Kentucky, featuring Churchill Downs, the Jefferson County Courthouse, City Hall, Union Station, the City Library, and the Belle of Louisville steamboat. Each work is rendered in a detailed, illustrative style with delicate watercolor washes and features printed titles along the lower margin. Several of the works bear the signature of Tony Oswald in the lower right or center, specifically the depictions of Churchill Downs, City Hall, Union Station, and the Belle of Louisville. The remaining pieces are signed by Clyde S. Townsend, including the Jefferson County Courthouse and the City Library. The illustrations are professionally mounted in cardstock mats of various tones, including one with an oval aperture, and are individually protected by clear plastic sleeves.
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