17 small Oil paintings of Japan, just after the establishment of European trade
Auld Curiosities is delighted to offer, for your consideration, an album featuring 17 oil paintings, estimated to be from around the mid 1800's to the turn of the 20th century. This album starts with a leather type material cover which is embellished with a hand painted graphic of a vase with roses and the word album. Inside, the album covers there are 17 oil paintings on card, each a scene of Japan and as noted appearing to capture scenes from 1890’s to 1920’s. We would suggest they have been painted by an amateur European hand, but one with considerable talent, however further identification is hindered by a lack of any signature or artist identification at all. 14 of the paintings and the cover have been photographed and it would be a good idea for interested parties to look through this amazing range of images. The album covers measure 10 ¼” x 7 ¼” and the oil paintings 6 7/8” (174.6mm) x 5 ¼”. (133.4mm) There is wear to the album cover with the spine becoming part detached from the rear cover and wear to both outer surfaces. of the oils have dirt /dust clinging to the surface but we have left this in situ at this stage as cleaning art is a specialist skill.
As photographs form an important part of the description, happy to provide additional images if requested. Please also take the time to check out our eclectic range of items being offered.
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