Long Island City, NY
Details
- Dimensions
- 4.25ʺW × 0.25ʺD × 4.25ʺH
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Paint
- Shell
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Yellow
- Condition Notes
- Excellent antique condition considering the age. Painted scene shows light signs of wear, with small losses to paint. The shell … moreExcellent antique condition considering the age. Painted scene shows light signs of wear, with small losses to paint. The shell is largely whole, with only small chipping to edge of shells in a few areas. less
- Description
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Antique Folk Art Scenic Painted Scallop Shell of Massachusetts Origins, "Gay Head," Circa Early 20th Century and possibly as early …
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Antique Folk Art Scenic Painted Scallop Shell of Massachusetts Origins, "Gay Head," Circa Early 20th Century and possibly as early as the last quarter of the 19th century. Painted on the smooth interior with a scene from life in coastal New England.
The artists employs vibrant hues of green, yellow and blue, showing the coastline and cliffs of Martha's Vineyard with Gay Head Light in the distance. Small ships and another building can also be seen. Titled “Gay Head” in ink on the base of the shell. The back (exterior) of the shell is left natural and unpainted.
It’s likely that this piece was created for sale as a souvenir to visitors of Martha's Vineyard. Unsigned.
Similar to painted works on shell created by Carrie Augusta Bowne Swift, of Freehold, New Jersey.
Condition: Excellent antique condition considering the age. Painted scene shows light signs of wear, with small losses to paint. The shell is largely whole, with only small chipping to edge of shells in a few areas.
Specs: 4 1/4” H | 4 1/4” W less
Long Island City, NY
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