#20 • New England Folk Art

Part of Online Only Multi Estate Public Auction Saturday, February 14th, 2026 @ 10 a.m. (live auction by Valley Auctions)

High bid $25.00

Status: Sold

Second half 1800's Northern New England folk art painting on bark depicting a couple at the hearth. Work executed with gouache, watercolour and graphite painted and drawn on cut out pieces of birch bark. Note pasted to backboard stating, "Father gave this to Mother when I was very little. It is made from Birch-bark & other stump from the woods - (illegible) M. Beach. 1959". Period walnut frame with gilt liner and original glass. Some discoloration to matting otherwise good condition. Measures 13.5 inches wide x 1 x 16 inches tall.