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Antique 1913 Watercolor Painting Forest Landscape Stream Framed H. Calle📋 Item DescriptionBeautiful antique condition. The watercolor remains bright, clean, and well-preserved under protective glass. The ornate, heavy plaster-and-wood gold gilt frame shows some light vintage surface wear, minor corner rubbing, and beautiful natural aging. Sealed back has hanging wire installed. Please review photos for exact condition.Production TechniqueWatercolor Tonalism, Antique American/European LandscapeSubjectForest Woods, Rushing River / Creek Stream, NatureFeaturesHand-Signed by the Artist, Dated 1913, Professionally Framed & Matted under GlassDate of Creation1913Framed Size34.25\" x 26\"Sight Size (Visible Art)25.25\" x 16.75\"Unit of SaleSingle Piece📝 Detailed Item DescriptionBeautiful Large Antique 1913 Forest Landscape Watercolor Painting – Signed H. CalleUp for sale is a captivating, authentic1913 antique watercolor paintingshowcasing a peaceful, dappled-light forest interior. The composition draws the eye down a winding, rocky wilderness creek flanked by mature trees displaying soft seasonal tones. Executed with a skilled, impressionistic hand, this large-scale piece carries incredible early 20th-century character.Key Artwork Details:
- The Frame:Housed in its massive, deeply recessedornate gold-finished framefeaturing classical scrolled corner moldings. The frame alone gives this piece monumental presence on a wall.
- The Signature:Boldly hand-signed and dated in dark pigment in the bottom-left corner:\"H. Calle, 1913\"
- Presentation:Safely preserved under protective glass with an inner metallic mat border that beautifully complements the frame.
Measurements:
- Total Frame Dimensions:34.25\" Height x 26\" Width
- Sight Size (Inner Art Area):25.25\" Height x 16.75\" Width
Condition:
The painting itself is inexcellent antique conditionwith highly preserved color clarity and no visible moisture stains, warping, or fading. The substantial gilt frame shows a gorgeous aged patina with some minor scuffs, light surface crackle, and rubbing down to the plaster base in minor spots—all standard, desirable signs of age for a genuine 1913 display piece. The back is securely sealed and ready to hang.🎨 Information About the Artist Signature
- Turn-of-the-Century Listed Roots:Signatures styled like this commonly belong to well-trained regional art instructors, listed exhibition painters, or highly skilled American/European commercial illustrators active during the Golden Age of Watercolor (late 19th to early 20th century.
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