JESSIE WILCOX SMITH Gesso Dura Craft By REGAL ART CO. (1890 - 1940) ART NOUVEAU
Item History & Price
HISTORY and DESCRIPTIONFrom a painting by Jessie Wilcox Smith (1863-1935) entitled "Springtime". The artist was an American illustrator during the Golden Age of American Illustration. She was a contributor to books and magazines during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
This item is known as GESSO DURA CRAFT, artwork by The REGAL ART CO. (1890-1940), Chicago (PLEASE SEE ORIGINAL TAG ON THE BACK). They produced elegant copies of romantic and historical art in lithograph form usi...ng their trademarked "gesso" process. Gesso Dura Craft means the base of the piece is wood, and the relief detail is added via gesso plaster which has been painted. Also described as a gesso plank back wall plaque frame with print, Art Nouveau style, or Arts and Crafts.
THE ORIGINAL LABEL ON THE BACK READS:
Gesso Dura CraftRegal Art Co.1255SpringtimebyJessie WilcoxSmithChicago
YOU MAY NOT EASILY FIND ANOTHER LIKE THIS, AND IN THIS CONDITION
DIMENSIONS11" high by 9" wide
CONDITIONPlease consider that this treasure is an antique ... by its very nature of being old is not "dead mint" or perfect. Please consider any manufacturing imperfections indicative of the period in which it was made and wear consistent with age and usage.
CAREFULLY PACKED IN A SMOKE-FREE HOME
All the eBest, Craig
This item is known as GESSO DURA CRAFT, artwork by The REGAL ART CO. (1890-1940), Chicago (PLEASE SEE ORIGINAL TAG ON THE BACK). They produced elegant copies of romantic and historical art in lithograph form usi...ng their trademarked "gesso" process. Gesso Dura Craft means the base of the piece is wood, and the relief detail is added via gesso plaster which has been painted. Also described as a gesso plank back wall plaque frame with print, Art Nouveau style, or Arts and Crafts.
THE ORIGINAL LABEL ON THE BACK READS:
Gesso Dura CraftRegal Art Co.1255SpringtimebyJessie WilcoxSmithChicago
YOU MAY NOT EASILY FIND ANOTHER LIKE THIS, AND IN THIS CONDITION
DIMENSIONS11" high by 9" wide
CONDITIONPlease consider that this treasure is an antique ... by its very nature of being old is not "dead mint" or perfect. Please consider any manufacturing imperfections indicative of the period in which it was made and wear consistent with age and usage.
CAREFULLY PACKED IN A SMOKE-FREE HOME
All the eBest, Craig
