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Antique European Folk Art Painted And Carved Nautical Shop Sign

$8,000

£6,073.46

€6,946.75

CA$11,177.16

A$12,431.44

CHF 6,491.31

MX$151,277.42

NOK 82,903.97

SEK 77,749.30

DKK 51,846.23

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A large and colorful Folk Art carved and painted Shop Sign in the form of a sky gazing gentleman with folded arms. Strongly carved, the face conveying a trustworthy and slightly whimsical expression.With yellow hat and pronounced sideburns in keeping with 19th Century fashions, the gentleman wears a blue ship worthy jacket. The oval sign with rope surround declares that the business is,”’ A. Reed/ Ship’s Chandler and Victualler”. In Antique times, this business provided food and lighting (candles) the sea going vessels of the day whether at War or Peace and its business was literally a matter of life and death to the Sailors dependent on quality food and light during the sometimes years long voyages which gives meaning to the trustworthy expression of the carvings face. There are a pair of later metal spiral hanging hooks on the back. Dimensions: 60.75” high by 21” wide by 14” deep. Condition: Please see detail photos. Various signs of age include weathering, paint losses and wear, chipping and losses to the base which do not detract from the fine historical and excellent Folk Art presentation.

Dimensions:
Height: 60.75 in (154.31 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
Style:
Georgian (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Carved,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Europe
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Additions or alterations made to the original: There are a pair of later metal spiral hanging hooks on the back. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
Bridgeport, CT
Reference Number:
Seller: 4454021stDibs: LU1755244868762

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