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Antique Folk Art Reverse Painted and Foil Exhibition Sign in Gilt Frame

$495

£380.29

€436.95

CA$696.28

A$782.24

CHF 408.72

MX$9,547.58

NOK 5,189.56

SEK 4,884.88

DKK 3,260.68

About the Item

Folk Art exhibition sign, reverse painted glass with reserved text backed in gold and silver crinkled foil reading "Exhibition / of / Paintings / on / Glass / By Edgar F. Curtis" Edgar F. Curtis (1882-1963) was born and worked in Salem, MA, where he created pictures using eglomise techniques incorporation paint and colored foils. It is likely he created this sign for exhibits of his work.

Dimensions:

Height: 9.13 in (23.2 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)

Style:

Folk Art (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Foil,Giltwood,Glass,Paint

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1900

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Nantucket, MA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1375227487772

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