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19th Century Dutch Folk art Painting of a Bear Trainer

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19th Century Dutch Folk art Painting of a Bear Trainer A naïve example of a mid-19th Century Dutch painting on paper. Depicting a bear being trained by a man to entertain passersby. The handwritten inscription suggests the bear trainer stands for hours on the streets to get a few coins in his bowl, rain or shine to feed himself and his daughter standing to the right of the painting. Never removed from its original ebonised and gold edged glass facia frame. Dimensions in inches: H 19” x W 16” x D 1.5” Age: 19th Century Origin: Dutch Condition: Fair This item shows natural wear and aging as we have tried to show, especially to the paper which at one point has always been folded therefore the creases are still present even once framed as shown. The paper is also stained in areas as shown with aged discolouring and fading. The frame is original to the painting and never been removed, this also is aged at the reverse and faded gold paint with scratches is present also. This item is an antique and has stood the test of time, untouched in form so please expect aged wear and tear and obvious imperfections as we have tried to show in the photos. We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase. A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report. Something unusual for you ?
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4304241220522

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