This Gouache is by the Master, Jean Georges Vibert. His paintings are in museums throughout the world and are highly prized and collectible.This particular painting, a Gouache, a type of Watercolor on Paper, is titled " La Dime ". He painted La Dime in a Gouache and another in oil on canvas. This painting has been in my family since the Great Depression. Extreme care has been taken, including a new piece of museum glass on the painting, a new acid free border surrounding the painting, as well as a dust cover on the back of the painting. We guarantee authenticity and offer a 100 percent refund. WE HAVE 100 PERCENT POSITIVE FEEDBACK. ANY MUSEUM WOULD BE PLEASED TO HAVE THIS PAINTING IN THEIR COLLECTIONS. A GOUACHE IS A METHOD OF PAINTING USING OPAQUE PIGMENTS GROUND IN WATER AND THICKENED WITH A GLUE LIKE SUBSTANCE. THE CONDITION OF THE GOUACHE IS EXCELLENT. THE FRAME IS ORIGINAL. THE FRAME HAS SOME MINOR CHIPS DUE TO AGE. THE FRAME ITSELF IS ORIGINAL TO THE PAINTING AND VALUABLE AS WELL. COMPARABLE FRAMES CAN BE FOUND IN LOWY FRAME AND RESTORING IN NYC, ONE OF THE FINEST FRAME SHOPS FOR HIGHLY PRIZED WORKS OF ART ANYWHERE. THIS FRAME WOULD RETAIL FOR 8000 TO 10,000 DOLLARS.
Jean George Vibert lived during the years 1840-1902. He did not name most of his paintings but wrote stories in lieu of names. This story is titled " La Dime " about two monks named Gregorio and Babylas. The story is exactly as follows in quotes. " On one side a sin, on the other one a ravine, we can't do better but close our eyes, but a poor donkey won't have any benefit." The monks, together with their donkey, encounter on a small narrow road a beautiful woman carrying water. THIS IS A MUSEUM PIECE. VIBERT'S WORKS ARE IN MUSEUMS ACROSS THE WORLD AND IN CONSTANT DEMAND FROM COLLECTORS. PLEASE GOOGLE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART NEW YORK CITY AND JEAN GEORGES VIBERT. THE MET HAS A LARGE COLLECTION OF VIBERT.
The size of canvas is 16 inches wide X 20.5 inches high. The history of Vibert is well documented and too much to mention here. Please research this great artist and his prices at auction and at retail. They reach well into the 6 figures. The frame, valuable as well is original to the painting. THIS PAINTING MUST BE PROFESSIONALLY PACKED AT A COST OF 300 DOLLARS. SHIPPING MUST BE DONE BY UPS DUE TO ITS SIZE WHEN PACKED. IF INSURANCE IS REQUESTED IT IS 2.50 DOLLARS PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS. HOWEVER ALL OF OUR ITEMS ARE PACKED PROFESSIONALLY AND WE HAVE NEVER DELIVERED A DAMAGED ITEM. SHIPPING COSTS WILL DEPEND UPON YOUR LOCATION. PLEASE IGNORE EBAY ESTIMATES FOR SHIPPING AS THEY ARE INACCURATE. WE MAKE NO MONEY ON SHIPPING. IF YOU LIVE IN THE TRI STATE AREA OF NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY OR CONNECTICUT WE CAN HAND DELIVER THE PAINTING FOR A DELIVERY FEE.
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