Charles Fries, signed original Charcoal Drawing, 1892, title "First Audience" Sculpture Gilding is worn from handling

Gilding is worn from handling and use

Diameter: 5"

They are a common form of religious art in Mexican culture

Condition:  Very Good Age Related Wear

Charles Fries, signed original Charcoal Drawing, 1892, title "First Audience" Sculpture Gilding is worn from handlingWe are offering A Charles Fries, signed early Charcoal Drawing, Vermont 1892 titled "First Audience" signed C. A. Fries This particular drawing (as noted on an informational typed and hand written note attached to the back side of the framed drawing) "This drawing was done from life, and was used to illustrated a story written & published in 1894" "Figure Charcoal not for sale 1892" Approx. Dimensions: art Height: 9" art Width: 11" frame depth: 1 2"