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Circa 1940s Oil On Canvas by Elizabeth Paxton Oliver

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Circa 1940s oil on canvas "Wahyah Bald Mt, Franklin, NC" by Elizabeth Paxton Oliver. American artist, 1891-1977. Filled with the life of Nantahala National Forest, a mountain man on horseback sets off with his tick hounds down the main road in those days. Heavy impasto painting typical of the bold impressionism of the era. Oliver was a renowned botanicals painter (in many museums). A few oils have sold publicly over the decades. This is actually below the Wayah Bald. Museum or show label. By descent through the artist's family. Light cracking of paint could be restored. Canvas: 28.5" x 31.5". Framed: 32.75" x 35.75". We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in the South and Mid-Atlantic, proclaimed the “Best Antiques Shop in the Mid-Atlantic” by Mid-Atlantic Antiques Magazine. With over 7,500 square feet of show room space in an impressive Italianate Villa setting, Whitehall is a must visit spot for antiques collectors, dealers and decorators alike! We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories. You will also find pieces of American origin, from Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In short, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.75 in (83.19 cm)Width: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WP-2560z1stDibs: LU6458244676992

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