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MID 20TH CENTURY ENGLISH FOLK ART SALVATION ARMY BAND STREET SCENE PAINTiNG

$1,612.94
£1,195
€1,458.06
CA$2,299.66
A$2,370.77
CHF 1,347.05
MX$30,009.62
NOK 15,425.63
SEK 16,160.26
DKK 10,899.87

About the Item

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Mid 20th Century English Folk Art Salvation Army Band Street Scene Painting Please note: The delivery fee shown in the listing is provided as a guide only. For UK deliveries, it covers locations within the M25. For international deliveries, it applies to select areas within local Europe only. For an accurate quotation, please send your postcode or full delivery address, and we will be pleased to provide a precise delivery cost. A wonderfully evocative mid 20th century English folk art oil painting depicting a Salvation Army band conducting an open-air street meeting, painted in a charmingly naïve and highly individual manner. The scene shows uniformed Salvationists assembled outside a row of traditional brick terraced houses, including musicians with a large tuba and bass drum, together with an officer reading or preaching from a small red book. Women wearing the distinctive dark Salvation Army bonnets are viewed prominently in the foreground, while children and local residents gather around to watch the proceedings. A small painted monogram or initials appear in the upper left corner. The subject captures a once-familiar scene of British street life. Music has played an important role in The Salvation Army since its earliest years, with brass instruments first being used to support open-air meetings in 1878 and bands subsequently becoming one of the movement's most recognisable traditions. Rather than being concerned with academic perspective, the unknown artist has concentrated on the characters and atmosphere of the occasion: the exaggerated figures, flattened perspective, muted brickwork and wonderfully simplified faces give the painting the unmistakable charm associated with British naïve and folk art. Painted in oil on board and surviving in attractive untouched condition, with age-related rubbing, surface marks and losses particularly around the edges, all of which contribute enormously to its character. The combination of English social history, religious history, street life and naïve folk painting makes this a particularly engaging decorative work, documenting the Salvation Army's long-established tradition of taking its music and ministry directly onto Britain's streets. Dimensions Height: 64cm Width: 91.5cm Depth: 1cm All measurements are taken at the widest points. Should you require any additional or more specific measurements, please do not hesitate to ask. If you have any questions, we kindly ask that you contact us before purchasing. Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.2 in (64 cm)Width: 36.03 in (91.5 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Canvas,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    mid 20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823352550322

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