Vintage Oil Painting of Black and White Cows on Green Background by Jeanette Welty Chelf

Description

Vintage framed oil painting on canvas titled "Pastoral". Signed by the artist at back stretcher. Jeanette Welty Chelf was Texas artist (b.1929-2021) who was very involved in the art community and together with her husband operated the old 1898 store in Buda, Texas.

Sight: 31.5"h, 29.5"w
Overall: 33.5"h, 31.5"w

See additional post for complimentary piece of black and white cows on red background.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall good vintage condition. Frame has some wear and paint chips. Soil marks on back of canvas. See pictures.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Oil Paint

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Animals

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Overall good vintage condition. Frame has some wear and paint chips. Soil marks on back of canvas. See pictures.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

33.5 x 31.5 x 1.75 in

Vintage Oil Painting of Black and White Cows on Green Background by Jeanette Welty Chelf

Lot 0827

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