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Item DescriptionUp for sale is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece of vintage dog folk art: a hand-painted Chow Chow dog portrait on a classic black metal toleware tray. This charming piece features an incredibly detailed portrait of a fluffy, red Chow Chow, beautifully captured with rich brushwork highlighting its iconic expressive face and lion-like mane.The artwork is set against a glossy black background on a round metal tray featuring a decorative openwork pierced lace (gallery) rim. It is artist-signed and dated '84 (1984) on the lower right of the portrait, making it a wonderful addition to any mid-80s art collection, dog lover's home, or airline/travel-era folk art display.Details & Specifications:
- Subject: Chow Chow Dog Portrait
- Medium: Hand-Painted (likely Acrylic or Oil Paint)
- Material: Metal Toleware / Tin Tray
- Rim Style: Decorative Pierced / Openwork Lace Rim
- Date of Creation: 1984
- Signature: Signed by artist on front lower right (looks like "K.P. '84" or similar)
Condition:
- Excellent Vintage Condition: The hand-painted portrait remains vibrant, crisp, and beautifully detailed with minimal surface wear.
- Tray Structure: The metal tray is structurally sound with no deep dents or bends. The openwork lace border is completely intact.
- Minor light scuffs or faint surface marks on the black metal consistent with age and gentle display.
- Please note: The wire display stand shown in the photos is for photographic purposes only and is not included in the sale.
- Please review all high-resolution photos closely to appreciate the stunning detail and exact cosmetic condition.
Item Specifics
- Type: Decorative Tray / Wall Hanging Art
- Animal Class: Dog
- Dog Breed: Chow Chow
- Material: Metal / Tin Toleware
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Size: 12" Diameter
SHIPPING: I carefully pack all my breakable itemswith plenty of protective wrap. However,since I cannot control how the PO handles packages, I will insure the item forfull value and will refund your purchase price if the item arrives damaged. Iwill require a photo. I WILL ONLYREFUND YOU FOR BREAKAGE. If your packageships for less than you are charged for shipping, I will refund the difference.
RETURNS: I do not accept returns except when requires it. Please read all descriptions carefully and review all photos. Ifyour item is damaged in transit, there is no need to return it to me if you arerefunded.
CANCELLATIONS: The buyer has four days to pay for anorder unless I have marked the item "immediate payment required". Youcan cancel your order any time during the 4 days pay window. Unpaid ordersafter four days will be cancelled, the item will be relisted, and the buyerwill get an unpaid strike. It is notpossible to cancel an order after it has already been shipped. This is 'spolicy.
