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John Cecil Clay (American, 1875-1930)
Butterfly, The Lover's Mother Goose book interior, 1905
Pastel and watercolor on board
24 x 17-3/4 inches (61.0 x 45.1 cm) (image)
Not signed

This illustration was published in The Lover's Mother Goose by John Cecil Clay (Bobbs-Merrill company, 1905). It was also published in 1907 as a postcard. The postcard and a printed image of the of the postcard accompany the work.


Condition Report*: Toning throughout; some areas of vanishing pigment; framed under glass. Overall: 24.75 x 18.25
Framed Dimensions 34.5 X 28.5 Inches
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Auction Dates
November, 2025
4th Tuesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 15
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Nov 4, 2025 for: $2,500.00
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