Description: Original oil on masonite by Petion Savain of village women by a river washing clothes. Savain (1906-1973) was an important Haitian artist, teacher and author. EDUCATION: Art Students League, New York City, 1941 with Jean Charlot, John Taylor Arms and Stephane Hisch; Haitian School of Agronomy EXHIBITIONS: New York World's Fair, 1939 (awards); Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.; Riverside Museum, New York City; Grand Central Art Galleries, New York City; venues in Chicago, San Francisco, Florida and Europe COLLECTIONS: National Museum of African-American History and Culture-Smithsonian, Washington, D.C.; Organization of American States Museum of the Americas; mead Art Museum at Amherst College; Nova Southeastern University Art Museum, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; University of Wyoming Art Museum Size of this fantastic painting is 27 x 21 1/2. Signed and dated '59 lower right. A striking, superbly rendered work and a splendid addition to your Haitian art collection. Very good condition in what may be the original frame. Size of the frame is 32 x 26. Works by the artist have brought as much as $1100.00 at auction. Our starting bid for this wonderful painting is much lower. BE SURE TO CHECK POUT OUR EBAY STORE FOR ADDITIONAL WORKS OF ART AT AFFORDABLE PRICES. Please ask any and all questions before bidding including actual shipping cost. Winning bidder prepays including $85.00 shipping including insurance, extra for international postage.
Price: 599.99 USD
Location: Denver, Colorado
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Shipping Cost: 85 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Type: Painting
Year of Production: 1959
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Size: Medium
Signed: Yes
Framing: Framed
Country/Region of Manufacture: Haiti
Subject: Figures
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1950-1959
