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TRADE SIGN “HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTING”

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
American, late 19th century
Carved and turned wood, black paint and gilt.
Condition: Excellent, original paint, gilt lettering and highlights. Minor imperfections.
This double-sided trade sign has survived in a remarkable state of preservation. The sign is affixed to a baluster on one side with turned acorn finials. The shaped black-painted and gilt frame surrounds the gilt lettering against a black field along with a representation of an artist’s palette.
Provenance: The Collection of Janie and Peter Gross

Dimensions: 44 1/4"h x 54"w

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	FA-SO 025
Incollect Reference #:	363749

Dimensions

W.	54 in;	H.	44.25 in;
W.	137.16 cm;	H.	112.4 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.