Description
Fabulous vintage c.1920's oil on board painting by the well listed American artist, Norman Kennedy (b.1895 d.1975.) It depicts the Parthenon in the background with a black horse in the fore, very dramatic painting with great texture.
It is signed lower right as shown in the photographs. It is in overall fair condition as shown, does have significant craquelure to the oil paint throughout as shown, and could benefit from a thorough cleaning. Likely has some small areas of paint loss. The frame is structurally in very good condition, but there is wear to the gold gilding as shown.
It measures 29" wide by 23" tall overall framed size, with a sight size of 23 1/2" by 17 1/2".
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: It is in overall fair condition as shown, does have significant craquelure to the oil paint throughout as shown, and could benefit from a thorough cleaning. Likely has some small areas of paint loss. The frame is structurally in very good condition, but there is wear to the gold gilding as shown.
Dimensions:
Height: 23 in.
Width: 29 in.
Depth: 1.75 in.
Category: Paintings
Origin: United States
Materials: Gold, Masonite Board, Oil Paint
Shipping:Domestic: Flat-rate of $90.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: No International Shipping for this auction. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding. Location: This item ships from North Grosvenor Dale, CT
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It is signed lower right as shown in the photographs. It is in overall fair condition as shown, does have significant craquelure to the oil paint throughout as shown, and could benefit from a thorough cleaning. Likely has some small areas of paint loss. The frame is structurally in very good condition, but there is wear to the gold gilding as shown.
It measures 29" wide by 23" tall overall framed size, with a sight size of 23 1/2" by 17 1/2".
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: It is in overall fair condition as shown, does have significant craquelure to the oil paint throughout as shown, and could benefit from a thorough cleaning. Likely has some small areas of paint loss. The frame is structurally in very good condition, but there is wear to the gold gilding as shown.
Dimensions:
Height: 23 in.
Width: 29 in.
Depth: 1.75 in.
Category: Paintings
Origin: United States
Materials: Gold, Masonite Board, Oil Paint
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; It is in overall fair condition as shown, does have significant craquelure to the oil paint throughout as shown, and could benefit from a thorough cleaning. Likely has some small areas of paint loss. The frame is structurally in very good condition, but there is wear to the gold gilding as shown.
Buyer's Premium
20%
C.1920s Oil on Board Surrealist Painting of Parthenon and a Horse by Norman Kennedy
Estimate $890-$2,660
Starting Price
$360
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