Antiques, Fine Art & Collectibles. Antique Primitive Folk Art Whaling Oil on Panel Painting Signed by R Costa 1840s. DESCRIPTION Antique primitive Folk Art oil painting. Depicting a large whale and three masted ships in the arctic regions this oil on wooden board has all the characteristics of primitive art. This antique oil on panel painting was painted and signed by the artist R Costa on the bottom right of the painting. Framed in its original period frame this piece is believed to date to the 1820’s -1880’s due to style and materials. The high skyline with clouds and icebergs would suggest the arctic circle for a backdrop location. Signed bottom right: R Costa I did locate another painting by the same artist: Whale with a Long Tail, painted by ships cook R. 1840 which is currently housed in the Shelburne Museum. This would make a great addition to your eclectic home, shop or restaurant decor. MEASUREMENTS Framed painting measures 18.5″ wide by 16.25″ tall by 1.25 deep and weighs 3lb 9oz. Painted panel measures 14″ by 11.75″ CONDITION This painting is in nice condition considering age. There is some chipping to the oil paint, there appears to be a paint smudge down near the bottom right and the painting would definitely benefit from a professional cleaning (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description). Yesteryear Essentials is a local, independent family run antiques store in Los Angeles, CA. It was established in 2011 by me (Pearse) and my wife (Sinead). Whether you are looking to enhance your home decor or are an avid collector, we try to have something wonderful in stock for everyone. Pearse & Sinead <3 <3. See our other items. The item "Antique Primitive Folk Art Whaling Oil on Panel Painting Signed by R Costa 1840s" is in sale since Sunday, April 15, 2018. This item is in the category "Art\Paintings". The seller is "pearsefee" and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Originality: Original
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Subject: Seascape/ Nautical
- Style: Primitive
- Date of Creation: 1800-1899
- Region of Origin: US
- Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
- Height (Inches): 11.75
- Width (Inches): 14
- Artist: R Costa
- Color: Blue
- Features: Framed
- Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
- Medium: Oil
- Painting Surface: Wood
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