Description
A beautiful framed print by artist Alexandra Churchill, part of her hot air balloon series.
This print features a depiction of the first ascent by a woman in a hot air balloon, Elisabeth Thible on June 4, 1784.
About the artist:
Alexandra Churchill was born and raised on the west coast of Canada. She has been painting in oils since the age of 12, and is largely self taught.
For the past 30 years Alex and her photographer husband have been living in the beautiful village of Overbury, taking inspiration from its Cotswold environment.
Her work has been widely published in America, and has been seen in the Museum of Fine Art, Boston, the Smithsonian, Williamsburg, and the Vatican in Rome.
Her work is highly collectible for its timeless quality and can be found in two Royal Households.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition, ready to hang
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Printmaking Materials, Wood
Details:
Art Subjects: Landscape, Architecture, Figure
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
This print features a depiction of the first ascent by a woman in a hot air balloon, Elisabeth Thible on June 4, 1784.
About the artist:
Alexandra Churchill was born and raised on the west coast of Canada. She has been painting in oils since the age of 12, and is largely self taught.
For the past 30 years Alex and her photographer husband have been living in the beautiful village of Overbury, taking inspiration from its Cotswold environment.
Her work has been widely published in America, and has been seen in the Museum of Fine Art, Boston, the Smithsonian, Williamsburg, and the Vatican in Rome.
Her work is highly collectible for its timeless quality and can be found in two Royal Households.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition, ready to hang
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Printmaking Materials, Wood
Details:
Art Subjects: Landscape, Architecture, Figure
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent condition, ready to hang
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
26.5 x 21 x 1 in
Mid 20th Century The First Ascent by a Woman Hot Air Balloon Print by Alexandra Churchill
Estimate $200-$380
Starting Bid
$100
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