1940s Vintage American Desert Watercolor on Board. Signed, Framed

Description

Add a lovely piece of art to your decor with this beautiful desert landscape watercolor on board by Charles Puttnam Safford (American, 1900-1963). The watercolor dates from the 1940s and comes with a period wood frame.

The watercolor is in very good condition and framed with an acid-free backing. The wood frame in retains its original finish and also is in very good condition. Will include wiring for displaying.

Signed: Safford
Origin: American
Media: Watercolor on Board
Circa: 1940s
Painting Dimensions: 9.5 Wide x 7.5" high
Frame Dimensions: 8.75" High x 10.75" Wide x .75" Deep

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The watercolor is in very good condition and framed with an acid-free backing. The wood frame in retains its original finish and also is in very good condition.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor

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

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The watercolor is in very good condition and framed with an acid-free backing. The wood frame in retains its original finish and also is in very good condition.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

8.75 x 10.75 x 0.75 in

1940s Vintage American Desert Watercolor on Board. Signed, Framed

Lot 0470

Estimate $300-$640

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