Clementine Hunter (1886-1986, Louisiana), "Zinnias in a Black Handled Pot," c. 1985, oil on board, signed lower right, framed, H.- 9 5/8 in., W.- 7 5/8 in. Note: This painting has been authenticated by a Clementine Hunter expert.

Condition consistent with age. Craquelure in leaves of flowers and grass in lower right. Two ¼ inch paint losses in yellow flower to right. Paint losses in a roughly horizontal line across blue flower (approximate ¼ by ¾ inch area on left side and intermittent flea-size to slightly larger losses to right). Pin size white dots in 4 by 1 ½ inch section of lower left corner; dots begin to come off when rubbed slightly. Slight dust accretion on impasto on left side. Minute craquelure in vase and in two 1 cm areas of yellow flower to left. A delightful piece. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.