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P.F. Volland & Co., Ain't it Funny plaque, #3040, Chicago, IL, 1908, copper, polychrome paint,
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IL, Illinois
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P.F. Volland & Co., Ain't it Funny plaque, #3040, Chicago, IL, 1908, copper, polychrome paint, signed, dated, numbered, 6"w x 10"h In overall good condition. With some losses to enamel throughout. Some light surface scratches consistent with age and some discoloration, primarily to back. Poem reads: "Ain't It Funny that some folks you can't miss, An' some folks you jus" miss a pile? An' the folks that you can't miss you see lots, An" the other folks, once in awhile. C.J.B"
Example 3050, Uneven patina, with areas of discoloration throughout. Loss to paint throughout. Corners with a slight bend. Poem reads: "Good Medicine, When we sign about our trouble, It grows double, Every day, When we laugh about a trouble, It's a bubble, Blown away". Wear to original patina, overall very good condition.
Example 3050, Uneven patina, with areas of discoloration throughout. Loss to paint throughout. Corners with a slight bend. Poem reads: "Good Medicine, When we sign about our trouble, It grows double, Every day, When we laugh about a trouble, It's a bubble, Blown away". Wear to original patina, overall very good condition.
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P.F. Volland & Co., Ain't it Funny plaque, #3040, Chicago, IL, 1908, copper, polychrome paint, signed, dated, numbered, 6"w x 10"h In overall good condition. With some losses to enamel throughout. Some light surface scratches consistent with age and some discoloration, primarily to back. Poem reads: "Ain't It Funny that some folks you can't miss, An' some folks you jus" miss a pile? An' the folks that you can't miss you see lots, An" the other folks, once in awhile. C.J.B"
Example 3050, Uneven patina, with areas of discoloration throughout. Loss to paint throughout. Corners with a slight bend. Poem reads: "Good Medicine, When we sign about our trouble, It grows double, Every day, When we laugh about a trouble, It's a bubble, Blown away". Wear to original patina, overall very good condition.
Example 3050, Uneven patina, with areas of discoloration throughout. Loss to paint throughout. Corners with a slight bend. Poem reads: "Good Medicine, When we sign about our trouble, It grows double, Every day, When we laugh about a trouble, It's a bubble, Blown away". Wear to original patina, overall very good condition.
20th Century Art & Design
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John Toomey Gallery
818 North Boulevard
Oak Park
IL
Illinois
60301
United States
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Treadway Toomey Auctions is pleased to present the June 4th auction of 20th Century Art & Design, with a selection of over 800 prominent fine and decorative artworks including furniture, paintings, pottery, sculpture and lighting. The sale and preview will be held at John Toomey Gallery located at 818 North Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois.
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John Toomey Gallery
818 North Blvd, Oak Park, Illinois 60301
June 4, 2016
10:00 AM
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Preview Dates:
Saturday, May 28 - 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 29 - Closed
Monday, May 30 - Closed
Tuesday, May 31 - 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 1 - 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 2 - 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 3 - 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
