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Folk Art Temperance or Abolitionist Painting c1860 browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Decorative Art:Folk Art: Pre 1900: item # 770453 Please refer to our stock # a1086 when inquiring.
Leslie Antiques Ltd. By Appointment New York, New York 10128 (212)348-9073 Guest Book $3,495.00 |
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A superb oil on canvas American folk art painting depicting a man orating about a temperance or abolitionist subject. He is standing beneath trees which are arching to almost form a bower over him. A courting couple is on either side of him, with a church in the background. It is quite rare to find paintings with this theme. The work is done with vibrant colors and is extremely folky in nature. The photos do not do it justice. Overall condition is very good, with no paint flaking and totally minimal restoration or inpainting of any kind. The frame is not period, but nicely complements this work of art. Sight size is 28 1/4 inches by 23 3/4 inches, while the framed size is 34 inches by 29 inches. |
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