C. 1896-1914 oil on canvas painting by Wilder M. Darling, Toledo artist, (1856-1933,) of a Dutch girl peeling fruit or vegetables near a large open hearth, upper portion of original stretcher salvaged when reframed with original framer's label "H. Olds, 12 Washington Row" . Wilder M. Darling, painter and teacher, was born in Sandusky, Ohio, in 1856. He was still in his teens in his native Sandusky, Ohio, when he chose an art career. He trained first in Cincinnati. Sometime in the mid- 1870s he went for further study to Munich from 1877 to 1878. Condition - minor inpainting on the left side face and at corners from frame's abrasion, measured in frame 23 1/2 X 28.

All lots are sold AS IS and there will be NO RETURNS for any reason. The printed conditions and descriptions in the catalog entry are OPINION ONLY without legal obligation. The items sold are often of considerable age and will exhibit wear, usage and damage often NOT LISTED IN THE CATALOG ENTRY. Subsequently, if a prospective buyer, or his/her agent have not examined the property to their satisfaction before the auction and prospective buyer is successful, he/she understands and agrees to these terms. Prospective buyers are in ALL CASES responsible for determining the physical condition, age and any other information important to them in making their decision to bid on lots offered.