Offered for sale is an original Acrylic on Canvas Board by the famous folk artist E. Melvin Bolstad (1901 – 1971).  Signed lower right.  The painting is in Excellent condition, having been cleaned, conserved and reframed in 2019.  The painting is mounted in a 2 ¼” custom ornate wood frame finished in antique pale gold.  The painting itself measures approximately 15 ¾” x 19 ¾” without the frame.  With the frame, it measures 19 ½” x 23 ^3/4”.  The painting depicts a busy street in the small town of Iona, Minnesota, in with the focal point being the local blacksmith shop.  The subject matter is typical Bolstad’s folk art.  The reverse of the painting is now covered in paper (see pics).  The art conservator took a picture of the writing on the back of the canvas board and affixed the picture to the back of the painting so that the writing can be viewed without removing the paper. 

 

Please feel free to ask any questions before bidding or making an offer.  I want every purchaser to be satisfied with their purchase.

 

 

ITEM DESCRIPTION

ARTIST:  E. Melvin Bolstad (United States, 1901 - 1971)

TITLE: Iona Blacksmith Shop

MEDIUM: Acrylic on Canvas Board

CONDITION: Excellent and Ready to Hang

ART SIZE: approx. 15 ¾” x 19 ¾” / 40 x 50 cm

FRAME SIZE: approx. 19 ½” x 23 ¾” inches / 50 x 60 cm

SIGNATURE: lower right

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY:  E. Melvin Bolstad was an American Folk Artist known for painting on the Fulton Canvas Board.  His art became very popular in the 1950’s and 60’s when several of his works were featured on the beloved sitcom, “I Love Lucy.”  His art has been commemorated on cookie tins and has been reproduced in print form through the New York Graphic Society Fine Art Publisher. 

 

 

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PROVENANCE AND AUTHENTICITY:  I want to reiterate that I am not an art expert and am therefore unqualified to authenticate a piece of art or antique without the assistance from the original artist or a third-party expert.  Occasionally, I may have a certificate of authenticity for a particular piece of art or antique, in which case I will disclose that fact and include it with the item being purchased.  Please be sure to view the photographs and ask questions before placing bids.  The items listed are being sold according to their condition, appearance, quality and provenance.  Antique items frequently show some sign of wear or aging.  If there is any significant wear or damage, I will disclose it.  If you purchase a work of art or antique and later determine that its authenticity was misrepresented, I will happily (and apologetically) accept a return of the item for a full refund.  All determinations as to authenticity must be made within six months from the date of purchase to obtain a refund due to lack of authenticity.

 

 

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