Description: Add a touch of vintage charm to your home with this wooden wall cabinet, which features the work of American artist Bessie Pease Gutmann (1876-1960). An image of Gutmann's 1937 painting titled Friendly Enemies adorns the front of the cabinet -- with the friendly enemies being the puppy and kitten held by the adorable curly-haired girl. This work by Gutmann is also occasionally referred to by collectors as Josie Holds Mandy and Jake. This mid-century wall cabinet is uncommon and delightful. It measures 18.5 inches tall, 16 inches wide, and 4 inches deep, and has a wooden knob, wooden latch, gold-tone hinges, and two wooden shelves inside. The image on the door is on a tin panel. The cabinet weighs just over 6 pounds. It has two sawtooth hangers for ease in mounting, as well as screw holes in the back panel to allow it to be screwed into the wall or into a stud. This rare find is a perfect addition to any collection of vintage decor, and would be especially fun in a nursery or child's room. Sure to appeal as well to any dog and cat lover. This unique and timeless Bessie Pease Gutmann cabinet will be a beautiful, fun, and historical addition to any home.
Price: 89.99 USD
Location: Dearborn, Michigan
End Time: 2024-09-23T06:31:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.15 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Bessie Pease Gutmann
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Size: Large
Item Length: 4 inches deep
Region of Origin: United States
Framing: Wooden Cabinet
Personalize: No
Year of Production: estimated 1940s
Internal SKU: 2024-00007
Item Height: 18.5 inches tall
Style: Americana, Realism
Features: Rare
Unit Quantity: 1
Handmade: No
Item Width: 16 inches wide
Time Period Produced: 1925-1949
Image Orientation: Portrait
Title: Friendly Enemies by American artist Bessie Pease Gutmann
Period: Post-War (1940-1970)
Material: Wood, Metal
Original/Licensed Reprint: Licensed Reprint
Subject: girl with puppy and kitten
Weight: 6 pounds, 2 ounces
Type: Print
Theme: Americana, Animals, Art, Domestic & Family Life, Love, People, Childhood, Children, Girl, Dog, Puppy, Kitten, Cat
Production Technique: Metal Print
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
