Description
Good morning noon Orland's in 1924, Donald began his career as a painter after returning to New Orleans following his service in World War II. For a time, he worked up as a police sketch artist. In the 1960s, Donald barter the painting for a camera and a career changed followed.
Today we are looking at this watercolor from the early 1960s of New Orleans street scene. Framed in a gold Faux bambo frame.
Framed this measures 17 1/2 inches wide by 22 inches high. The watercolor it's self measures 11 inches wide by 14 1/2 inches high.
Retailed at a high-end department store in Detroit, Hudson's, no longer in business.
Thank you for looking !
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Pristine
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, Wood
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Cityscape
Today we are looking at this watercolor from the early 1960s of New Orleans street scene. Framed in a gold Faux bambo frame.
Framed this measures 17 1/2 inches wide by 22 inches high. The watercolor it's self measures 11 inches wide by 14 1/2 inches high.
Retailed at a high-end department store in Detroit, Hudson's, no longer in business.
Thank you for looking !
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Pristine
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor, Wood
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Cityscape
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Pristine
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
22 x 17.75 x 1 in
"New Orleans" Watercolor Painting by Johnny Donnels (1924-2009)
Estimate $320-$560
Starting Price
$160
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Autumn Furniture Edit: Mid-Century & Vintage
Sep 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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