1865 Civil War Era Painting Black African American Woman w/ Bowler Hat Folk Art. Feel free to submit an offer. This has been in storage for over 40 years! 21 photos in the listing. I believe it is signed William Petty, 1865 but I may be off on the signature. It could also be Pitty, Getty, Betty, Gitty, Bitty or something else entirely. Really incredible painting of an African American woman wearing a bowler hat. The colors are very complex. Definitely completed by a skilled hand. I believe the frame is gilded, but don’t know for sure. Minor wear in a few spots as shown, but overall the frame is gorgeous. The painting could use a cleaning; especially the removal of an old spill shown to the right of the hat. Open to showing this incredible piece in person by appointment. Framed size is 34 1/2″ by 32 1/2″. Thanks and good luck. The item “1865 Civil War Era Painting Black African American Woman with Bowler Hat Folk Art” is in sale since Sunday, April 02, 2017. This item is in the category “Art\Art from Dealers & Resellers\Paintings”. The seller is “leadoff” and is located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.
