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c.1916 Rare Original Framed
WORLD WAR I
Polish-American Patriotic Wall Hanging
Visible Art Size: 19" x 15" / Framed Size: 26" x 22"
- Boże Zbaw Polskę -
This is a large and very rare piece, all original, in its wooden frame by L.K. Bukowiecki of Chicago, Illinois.
The main artwork -- consisting of the coat-of-arms, drapery, crown, etc. and the words "Boże Zbaw Polskę" at the bottom (which means "God Save Poland") was created and sold at the outset of World War I. That is why it shows the copyright date of 1914, when they began producing them. An example of that original/simple wall hanging will come up for sale from time to time.
However, the text at the top was included later in the war (1916). Surviving examples of this version are quite rare. The additional text "Pamiątka Zbrodniczego Najazdu Prusaków na Polskę w Roku 1915-1916" means "In Memory of the Criminal Prussian Invasion of Poland in the Years 1915-1916."
The artwork is produced by color lithography on canvas. It is professionally mounted in its original all-wood frame with a trailing oak-leaf motif. The original backing and nails are all in place. The original eye-screw hardware is there, and remnants of the cotton string by which it was hung.
JUST A BEAUTIFUL, RARE HISTORICAL PIECE FROM WWI
[ CONDITION... ]
- Beautiful as-found antique estate condition -- from a non-smoking environment.
- Age loss/chipping to the frame, but no damage.
- Some age issues with the canvas: apparently some moisture incursion at the edges (long ago) and a wavy/wrinkling of the surface, as shown.
- No issues with the glass.
- Age loss to the backing board at one corner, as shown.
- Only a remnant is left of the original hanger cord, but the eye screws are still in place.
The above is my good-faith attempt to disclose all noteworthy issues. Keep in mind that vintage/antique items always show their age. (Don't we all!?) It would be impossible to mention every tiny detail, so please expect that there will be something about this item (or lot) that's not perfect and may need touch-up.
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[ RETURN POLICY... ]
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This item may be returned up to 14 days from purchase for either of two reasons:
- Dead on arrival: an item that is broken so it does not function, and the listing did not state this, or
- Significantly not as described: A major flaw or discrepancy vs. what was stated in the listing.
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