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"Pioneers and Indians in Battle", Large, Extraordinary Art Deco Mural, 1930s

$15,000

£11,219.51

€13,116.55

CA$21,204.73

A$21,302.89

CHF 12,287.71

MX$259,245.54

NOK 142,738.79

SEK 144,793.08

DKK 98,053.88

About the Item

Bold, high-energy and striking, this Art Deco mural depicts a battle in 19th century America, with an Indian chief on horseback in full battle regalia, including a feather headdress, and another with a Mohawk, fighting a Pioneer. The entire scene is highly stylized and full of drama, like a scene out of 1930s Hollywood, and the colors are brilliant, including ruddy browns, off-whites and a thrilling red -- used for the chief's loincloth and the bloody wounds of the white man. It is not clear if this painting was executed to stand alone, or if it was part of a larger mural, but it is likely that it was painted by a New England artist. The medium is oil paint on Masonite.

Dimensions:
Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 45 in (114.3 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Paint,Painted
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1930s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Overall, the painting is very good; there are several small areas of water damage at the upper edge, with discoloration and distortion of paint. One superficial scratch along torso of chief. Frame is original, with many paint losses and general wear.
Seller Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU865145549852

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