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Vale Studios Limited, Commercial Artist
Yesterday's Love, Love can Be True. The Heart can Betray

1950's

About the Item

Classic illustration for a romanace novel from the 1950's in England. Recently these charming works have been the source of interest and even parody. Unsigned, unframed. Vale Studios Limited, South Kensington, London, UK
  • Creator:
    Vale Studios Limited, Commercial Artist (English)
  • Creation Year:
    1950's
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    some light fading commensurate with age. Paper is glued to board.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU385310592842

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