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Antique hand painted Trade Sign in original condition
£ 420.00
A late 19th century French antique artisan’s trade sign, hand painted in a strong and refined serif lettering. Using warm gold ochre lettering which has now acquired a decorative craquelure and is offset against a darker charcoal painted background - that has also softened over time. The matured surface has a naturally aged patina with areas of gentle wear, surface abrasions, and subtle paint changes, and the typography is well proportioned, with the lettering sitting well within the shape of the sign and it’s softly rounded ends. This decorative antique sign has character and visual graphic impact, it is a piece of French provincial city life, typical of signs used by ateliers at this time, with authenticity and antique heritage, and is increasingly hard to find.
PEINTURE VITRERIE DÉCORS
G. ROBILLARD
2, rue Notre-Dame – ARRAS
Advertising the services of a painter, glazier, and decorator in the historic city of Arras.
History ~
France 1880 - 1920 - the belle époque.
Condition ~
Good antique condition, obvious signs of wear to the paint, please see the images. The sign is original and untouched. It has not been waxed, nor are there are no hooks on the reverse for hanging. These can be added before delivery if required.
