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Pair of Naïve Paintings of Old Bagdad
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Pair of Naïve Paintings of Old Bagdad

1920 - 1940
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A fun pair of naïve probably mid 20th century paintings on board in older gilt frames. Signed to the rear 'Old Bagdad'

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated these Naive Middle Eastern Paintings to the 1940s.

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SA1234399
Dealers Internal Reference
0567
Description
A fun pair of naïve probably mid 20th century paintings on board in older gilt frames. Signed to the rear 'Old Bagdad'
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated these Naive Middle Eastern Paintings to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234399
Dealers Internal Ref
0567
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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Archive I A pair of antique naive style paintings featuring Middle Eastern architectural cityscapes within ornate carved gilt wooden frames.

Pair of Naïve Paintings of Old Bagdad

Archive II A pair of antique naive style paintings featuring Middle Eastern architectural cityscapes within ornate carved gilt wooden frames. View II
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Archive VI A pair of antique naive style paintings featuring Middle Eastern architectural cityscapes within ornate carved gilt wooden frames. View VI
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07926 880796
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Carlinghow mills
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2023
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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A pair of antique naive style paintings featuring Middle Eastern architectural cityscapes within ornate carved gilt wooden frames.
Pair of Naïve Paintings of old Bagdad
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A pair of antique naive style paintings featuring Middle Eastern architectural cityscapes within ornate carved gilt wooden frames.
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Naive Orientalist paintings feature simplified perspective, direct composition, and bold architectural forms depicting Middle Eastern scenes. They offer a unique, unstudied artistic interpretation of regional landmarks and daily life.

These works were typically created using oil, tempera, or gouache on wood panel or canvas. Frames were commonly constructed from carved timber finished with gesso and gold leaf gilding.

Authentic pieces show natural signs of age such as fine paint craquelure, authentic surface oxidisation, and period framing techniques. The naive style displays a distinct lack of traditional academic foreshortening.

Positioning framed art as a matched pair creates visual balance when hung symmetrically above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or in an entryway gallery wall layout.

Display artworks away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent paint cracking. Clean carved gilt frames using only a soft, dry camel-hair brush to avoid lifting the gold leaf layer.
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