Vintage Trompe l'Oeil Americana Oil Painting With Presidential Border

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This captivating vintage trompe l'oeil oil painting, titled "The Changes of Time," is a masterful example of late 19th-century style … Read more This captivating vintage trompe l'oeil oil painting, titled "The Changes of Time," is a masterful example of late 19th-century style Americana, depicting a black safe door adorned with incredibly detailed historical ephemera. The central composition features a meticulously rendered $5 Silver Certificate, fractional currency, colonial-era bank notes, and a scattered collection of vintage postage stamps, all appearing to be pinned or tucked into the frame alongside a magnifying glass, a skeleton key, and a delicate portrait of a woman. The artwork is uniquely framed by a decorative border featuring circular portraits of U.S. Presidents from Washington to Harrison. Notably, the piece includes an envelope addressed to "John Haberle," a famous master of the illusionistic "money painting" genre, suggesting this is a dedicated fine reproduction in his signature style. See less