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German Folk Art Naïve Military Painting, circa 1870

$2,671.82
£1,950
€2,274.57
CA$3,659.73
A$4,070.42
CHF 2,125.45
MX$49,532.70
NOK 27,145.21
SEK 25,457.42
DKK 16,975.99
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A wonderful example of a circa 1870 German Folk Art naïve military scene in townscape annotated to celebrate a soldier. In ceremonial regalia in watercolour & gouache framed in its period maple frame. The detail across this painting is quite special, horse drawn carriages, gentleman with top hats and canes, soldiers standing to attention, children playing men secretly smoking behind trees and 2 dogs having sex, it can all be found this painting, a photograph is also attached likely of the soldier to whom this painting was dedicated to. This painting is untouched in form and truly a very special example. Dimensions in inches: H17” x W 23” x D 1” Details: Glass is not provided with the frame due to postage safety, this can be supplied upon request and cost to the customer. Origin: German Period: 1870 Condition: Aged through wear and tear is present across this item in areas, fading of all surface and loss of color in sections is present, aging to the paper/card in the form of discolour is present. The original maple frame shows age through a great darkening patination. Original rusty nails to the hold the painting is place in the reverse, and original framing news paper still visible.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4304217004002

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