C. BOOTH FARCUS LARGE SIGNED ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR OLDEST PHILADELPHIA ALLEY PAINTING Rare, signed watercolor on paper, framed in matte circa 1994. Painted by C. Booth Farcus, a magnificent watercolorist of the 20th century in the United States. The historical scene depicts the oldest alley in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where the descendants of the late Benjamin Franklin still reside. Significant history and provenance emanate from this piece. The artist's note on the back of the watercolor reads: In 1760 Benjamin Franklin of Philadelphia donated cobblestones and stone culverts and paid for the design and labor required to convert this alley into a sanitary passageway. It is said that some of Franklin's descendants still reside in this area. Signed in the lower right corner. No notable flaws on the front watercolor or matting. There is a small tear on the back paper. Any spots you see on the glass or matting are reflections from the windows in the room. Re-framed at Wally World Gallery in Florida. (Additional pictures available upon request) Measures: With Frame: 27" Wide x 36" High Without Frame: 18 3/4" Wide x 27 3/4" High Greetings! Welcome to EURO-LUXE? (Est. 2002), located in Central Florida. The gold standard in sustainable luxury fashion. We are archival collectors who share our treasures. I list pieces that belong to myself, my family and close friends. I also list for repeat customers, collectors and influencers. We have grown organically for 23 years and are now a small business. We are fluent in French, Spanish, Italian and Arabic. International buyers are always welcome! Customer satisfaction is our 1st priority. We have 100% positive feedback and strive to provide a 5 star buying experience. Please review our several pages of enthusiastic feedback received, over the years. We have a lot of repeat buyers for which I am grateful. We list frequently and invite you to check back often. You can always find gorgeous and hard to find pieces at a reasonable price. EURO-LUXE is a purveyor of authentic, exquisite, rare and unique luxury. We offer ready to wear and haute couture clothing, handbags, fine jewelry, accessories, Early American and European antiques. We ship fast and ensure your purchase will be beautifully and perfectly packaged. As a courtesy, US and International shipping is free. The buyer is responsible for their import duties. Domestic items are sent via Fedex Express with signature confirmation. International items are sent via DHL. Please add us to your favorite sellers list. : )