HAND-PAINTED GUINNESS EXTRA STOUT PUB SIGN.

Circa 1940 Ireland. Painted for “John Mulligan, 8 Poolbeg St. Dublin, EST. in script in 1782 in Arabic”. Above an applied oval patera painted with a Guinness harp, flanked by painted advertisements for “STOUT & PORTER” and “STOUT” all within a border of grape clusters above and an array of seafood arranged with a bottle of Guinness and a full pint painted on a board within a molded frame. Note: These signs were most often painted by freelance artists for the brewery and gifted to owners of Irish and English pubs as tokens of appreciation. SIZE: 31-1/2″ h x 49-1/2″ wide overall. Side of painting is 26-1/2″ h x 44-3/4″ w. CONDITION: Very good overall with vibrant palette. 49745-17 (1,500-1,800) – Lot 2469

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2469	$2,073.75	HAND-PAINTED GUINNESS EXTRA STOUT PUB SIGN. Circa 1940 Ireland. Painted for “John Mulligan, 8 Poolbeg St. Dublin, EST. in script in 1782 in Arabic”. Above an applied oval patera painted with a Guinness harp, flanked by painted advertisements for “STOUT & PORTER” and “STOUT” all within a border of grape clusters above and an array of seafood arranged with a bottle of Guinness and a full pint painted on a board within a molded frame. Note: These signs were most often painted by freelance artists for the brewery and gifted to owners of Irish and English pubs as tokens of appreciation. SIZE: 31-1/2″ h x 49-1/2″ wide overall. Side of painting is 26-1/2″ h x 44-3/4″ w. CONDITION: Very good overall with vibrant palette. 49745-17 (1,500-1,800) – Lot 2469 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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HAND-PAINTED GUINNESS EXTRA STOUT PUB SIGN.