Mid 20th Century, Central Australia Landscape Painting In Oil On Bakelite Mounted On Ceramic Tile
Exeter, United Kingdom
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Wear Condition
Good
Material
Bakelite, Ceramic
Style
Vintage, Art Nouveau
Product Details
Description
An original vintage Australian outback Oil Painting on a small bakelite panel mounted on a ceramic tile. Depicting a Central Australian landscape painted in soft hues with a Ghost Gum tree amongst shrubs and rocky outcrops with table-top mountains, most likely the MacDonnell Ranges, in the distance. The title of the painting is "Centralia" which can be seen scribed on the lower right-hand corner. The tile would have been purchased as a blank and later painted, with the artist having no connection with the tile manufacturer, R H Johnson.
Date
On the lower right hand corner of the panel is a tiny, almost accidental looking sgraffito mark of 'LF', no bigger than 1mm. After further research we found another version held in Australia, at the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS) with the same title (CENTRALIA) painted in the same style & subject and has also been signed with the initials LF. This can be viewed here: https://collection.maas.museum/object/118405.
MAAS have dated theirs to 1930 - 1950 which would also apply to our tile. This date range is further corroborated by our own research into the different types of tiles manufactured by R & H Johnson. This one is embossed (under the paper label) with Johnson's triangle-shaped symbol which was present on tiles produced in the first half of the century (seen on art nouveau designs for fireplace or door surrounds). The later ones, from the 60s & 70s onwards did not have this triangle symbol.
Attribution
Based on the initials ‘L.F.’ plus the style and period we believe the most likely candidate for the artist is Leslie Fisher (1911 – 1974) who was associated with the Hermannsburg School of Artists (see the last composite image for examples of Fisher's work). The paper text on the reverse indicates this was produced as a souvenir for the tourist market and perhaps a way for Fisher to supplement his income during the early days of his career.
Condition report:
Overall in very good condition - the painting itself is bright, untarnished and the surface area is without damage. The ceramic tile has a small scuff on the bottom right hand corner, and some flaking around the tile edges.
Additional dimensions information:
Painting Length: 10.16cm Painting Width: 10.16cm Weight: 248g
Wear Condition
Good
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