John Sikes (American 1859-1934) Oil on Panel, Old Mission Santa Barbara, Signed

Painted around 1890, this oil on wood panel landscape by John Sikes captures the historic Old Mission Santa Barbara in California. The artwork highlights the mission's iconic twin-towered facade and colonnade framed by the Santa Ynez Mountains, completed by a foreground of a dirt path and native cactus. The work is signed in reddish-brown paint at the lower right J.SIKES. The lower left is inscribed in blue-white paint Mission. Santa Barbara. Housed in an ornate gilt gesso and wood frame featuring scrolling acanthus leaf motifs. Sight size: 17.5"W x 12"H. Dimensions: 22"W x 16.5"H Weight: 5. lbs Condition Request Condition Report Minor stain on upper right.

Estimate:$200

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