JOHN JAMES AUDUBON AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN PAINTING ON TOLEWARE TEA CANISTER LAMP For Sale
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JOHN JAMES AUDUBON AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN PAINTING ON TOLEWARE TEA CANISTER LAMP: $650.00
ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY TOLE TEA CANISTER WITH AN ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING OF AN AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN AND BACKGROUND LANDSCAPE THE AMERICAN WHITE PELICAN PAINTING MATCHES THE WORK OF JOHN JAMES AUDUBON BUT IS UNSIGNED JOHN JAMES AUDUBON WAS BORN IN 1785 IN LES CAYES, HAITI AND DIED JANUARY 27 1851 IN NEW YORK THE OLD HAND PAINTED TEA CANISTER WAS CONVERTED INTO A FUNCTIONING ELECTRIC LAMP AT SOME UNKNOWN POINT IN TIME 32" TALL TO FINIAL 21" TO BULB SOCKET 15" TO CANISTER LID 10" WIDE This exquisite piece of art is a true masterpiece by the circle of John James Audubon, featuring the majestic American White Pelican in all its glory. The painting is an original, created using the oil painting technique on a steel metal tea canister from the mid 1800's that has been converted to a working electric lamp, making it a unique addition to any collection. Measuring 32" to the lamp shade finial and 15" to the lid, this piece is perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of nature and the realism style of art. The lamp body was originally designed as a toleware or Tole tea canister, adding an extra touch of elegance to an already stunning piece. Don't miss out on the chance to own this rare gem of American art history.
