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"Sea Battle, " Very Fine Painting on Leather with Studded Leather Frame, 1920s

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About the Item

Clearly painted by a master hand when Tudor Revival and Mediterranean Revival homes were the rage in America, this is a remarkable example of painting on leather depicting one of the favorite themes of the day -- great sailing ships on the high sea. This example shows several great galleons pounding away at each other with their cannons, on a deep blue sea and a gilded sky. Though the paint is spotted with black now, the overall effect of age is enhanced. The painting is initialed with a capital "F" in the lower right hand corner.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Pattern of spotting and blackening of paint surface.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU86511111922

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