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Vintage New Foundland Folk Art PD Murphy Bell Island 1950s NFLD Poker Humor

This piece is a piece of work of Newfoundland folk art, attributed to JD Murphy, likely a local artist from Belle island, also known as “the iron isle.”. Based on the subject matter and the specific regional abbreviation, NFLD, the painting most likely dates to the 1950s or 1960s, a period of high social activity in the islands mining community.

Mid Century 40s 50s Modernist Abstract Watercolor Pastel Painting Mystery Artist

Intriguing mid century modern 40s 50s original abstract mixed media painting. Depicts an eye catching composition of reds, blues and yellows: medium is watercolor and oil pastel on paper done in an abstract style. No signature that we can note. Provenance comes from a large collection of art of various artists from the 1890s to 1960s purchased from a western Massachusetts estate. In Good condition. Gentle soiling and rubbing from the pastel. Remains bold and bright. No holes, rips or tears. Gentle edge wear. Measures 31 1/2” x 24 1/4” and 40” x 24 1/4” with the margins. Ships rolled.

Mid Century 40s 50s Original Swiss Alps Winter Mountain Landscape Oil Painting

Mid century 40s 50s original Swiss Alps winter landscape oil painting. Very well done with great capture of depth and nice attention to detail especially within the trees. One can note the chalets scattered across the landscape. Medium is oil on canvas board done in a Modernist style. Signed in the bottom left. Looks to read M. Kraulmer. Framed in its original gold painted wood frame. In Good condition. Painting is bold and crisp. Shows gentle wear and toning. Frame is clean. Displays very handsomely. Painting measures 16” x 20” and 22 1/2” x 20 1/2” with the frame.