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Vintage painted dimensional advertising display created to promote saving toward the purchase of a home. The freestanding display is constructed …
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Vintage painted dimensional advertising display created to promote saving toward the purchase of a home. The freestanding display is constructed in three distinct layers that give the composition a theatrical, three-dimensional appearance.
The front layer depicts a painted one-story suburban house with a landscaped yard. Behind the house is a mechanical arm carrying a red and white sign reading “Save Now For,” while the rear backdrop features the oversized profile of a smiling man.
The sign was originally designed so the mechanical arm moved from side to side, creating an animated commercial display. Its layered construction, hand-painted imagery, and mechanical advertising concept give the piece distinctive mid-century folk art character.
Dimensions:
Overall: 36" W x 6" D x 31" H
MM - 10473 - 082324
LV - 10473 - 092326
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- Dimensions
- 36ʺW × 6ʺD × 31ʺH
- Styles
- Folk Art
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Paint
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Fair vintage condition with moderate to heavy surface wear consistent with age and commercial display use. The painted surfaces exhibit … moreFair vintage condition with moderate to heavy surface wear consistent with age and commercial display use. The painted surfaces exhibit extensive crazing, chipping, flaking, scratches, scuffs, discoloration, abrasions, and areas of paint loss. Edge wear and small losses are present throughout the layered components. The mechanical arm is present but is not currently operational. Please refer to the photos for a complete assessment of condition. less
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