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Linnea Pergola Original Milk Can Deli On Every Corner

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 7,400.00 USD
Linnea Pergola Original Milk Can Deli On Every Corner
Artist Linnea Pergola has transformed this old milk can into a unique object of art. The great delis of New York City are portrayed around this can in all hand painted imagery. The artist's fanciful style, and knowledge of the Big Apple contribute to this wonderfully imagined cityscape. The images are accented by whimsical borders composed of taxicab checkerboard patterns, skylines, and clouds. Artist: Linnea PergolaTitle: "A Deli On Every Corner"Medium: Acrylic on a metal milk can Signed: "Linnea" on an image of a newsstandSize: 23 inches high, 13 1/2 inches in diameter at the base, and 9 inches in diameter at the opening Condition: Excellent; the light dents were on the can before painting, and they actually enhance its rustic appearance This attractive milk can has country charm, and big city appeal. It would be nice to display in a deli, or anywhere, for anyone who's a fan of New York City delicatessens. Biography:Linnea Pergola (1953-_) was born in Los Angeles, and developed an interest in travel. She joined the Peace Corps out of college, and was stationed in Southeast Asia. Her further explorations of foreign lands led her to Europe, Russia, and to the East Coast of the United States. This wanderlust became the inspiration for her art. She draws and paints various locales with an imaginative flair. Her art is well loved for its naive charm and originality.