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Midsummer Night

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
An 18th century folk-art painting on board in wonderful colors including dusty blues and oranges, depicting finely attired characters in period costumes in a bacchanalian outdoor festivity under the moonlight with a verdant background of birds, flowers, olives and cypresses. Italy, probably Sicily, circa 1790.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Fair. very good original condition, untouched - wear and tear as expected, some losses
Creation Date:	1790
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTREEHOUSE1000A
Incollect Reference #:	663485

Dimensions

W.	44 in;	H.	13 in;	D.	1.5 in;
W.	111.76 cm;	H.	33.02 cm;	D.	3.81 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques, established in 1991, specializes in unique pieces with “soulfulness of character,” carefully curated by Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen. Visit us at The Gallery at 200 Lex in New York City or contact us at 212.249.6612 | ythantiques@yahoo.com.