Lot description
A wonderful watercolor depicting a girl with a butterfly by Raphael Kirchner. The painting is signed lower left in his known block signature. Above his signature is a personal note in French written in pencil: "A Mlle Cynthia Latham, hommage de l'artiste," translated to English as "To Ms. Cynthia Latham, homage from the artist". Also dated in pencil in 1916. The artwork is matted and framed, showcasing the well-known illustrator's talent. Size: 23"x18" (sight), with frame 31"x 25.5". Condition: There is a 1" x 1/2" "U" shape piece missing atop of watercolor hidden by the mat, otherwise in good condition.