1913 Illinois Watch Company Abraham Lincoln Store Display Litho Canvas Painting

Description

Brand: Illinois Watch Company
Model: The Lincoln Watch (Abraham Lincoln)
Age: 1913
Medium: Chromolithography pigment transfer on Canvas (Not dot matrix, but applied to a wood block or copper plate similar to an etching or wood block process). This piece also has hand applied brush strokes on top of the plate applied pigment. This is such an interesting piece. Most books/games were done with early Chromolithography with thick pigments. The liths we see today are machine dot matrix. The old liths were Artist made plates with hand applied pigments. Some even had hand coloring applied after which is why early liths are so great compared to the ones today. Sorry, I studied Fine Art in College and geek out over this stuff.
Type: Advertising Store Display Painting
Subject Matter: Abraham Lincoln
Frame Size: 11" by 14"
Painting Size: 9 1/2" by 6 5/8" (Front), 7" by 10" Wooden Stretcher w/ Canvas (Back)
Artist: Signed R. Bohune 1913
Condition: Shows signs of use and age. The pigment is dried from a century of exposure, but still holding firm to the canvas. Two tiny pigment loss spots. Over-all the pieces is holding up very well. The wooden stretcher doesn't need adjusted due to decades of humidity which is rare in most old paintings. The frames has some cosmetic marks. Nice piece. See pictures. Sold as is.
Note: This is yet another "Hard to Find" piece. I am focusing more and more on finding these type of items. I don't care for selling common stuff.
Shipping: USPS Priority in US
Note: You will have to sign for this item. No exceptions!
No. P.O. Box addresses. You must have either a home or Business address on file.
Shipping cost includes all packaging materials and shipping service cost.
Handling: 2 Full Business days on all fragile items.
Paintings take a lot more time and protective materials. I might do a box inside of box with this or a rather large package for safer shipping. I will probably use at least 3 materials including thick solid foam Styrofoam as liner.
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Note: I am not considering any offer on this piece. It remains in my personal collection if not sold. Thanks!