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American Legion Baseball and Basketball Folk Art Paintings

About the Item

Pair of baseball and basketball paintings found in a Midwestern American Legion hall. These were proudly displayed behind the legion hall bar. Great sports related subject matter. Baseball painting shows beer advertising in the background for Pabst, Miller, Schlitz and Stag beers. Signed Wm. James. Basketball player jersey says American Legion. Some scratches and wear to paint. Large chunky frames show signs of wear. Definitely one of a kind.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. These were obviously well loved by the Legion Hall. Wear as expected for painting hung in a bar for many years. Some paint scratches and paint loss. Frames are scratched and knicked. Please see all images.
  • Seller Location:
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU873411635363
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