Consisting of two watercolor landscapes signed and dated "E. C. Allen 1888" (7 x 10 in.) and six smaller pencil drawings of mostly rustic subjects, one picture being presented by a son to his mother on Christmas Day, 1876. All unframed.

The Lifelong Collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Keith and Caroline Gray were passionate about antiques, art, and history. Together they attended antique shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics. Both were longtime supporters of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, with Caroline serving in multiple capacities from docent to a member of the acquisitions board and trustee. Caroline translated her love of material culture into a successful career, becoming a certified property appraiser in Charlotte.

Good estate condition.