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Vintage 1950s San Francisco Cable Car Souvenir Box – Made in Japan, Ted Lewy Style?? Bring a touch of mid-century charm to your home with this vintage ceramic souvenir box featuring a raised relief scene of a San Francisco cable car climbing a steep hill, flanked by stylized skyscrapers and pagodas. The playful composition and vibrant glaze are strongly reminiscent of famed illustrator Ted Lewy’s lively depictions of 1950s San Francisco. Was likely produced as a tourist collectible during the post-WWII export boom and captures a whimsical, almost cartoon-like perspective of city life. The inset lid fits securely atop the base, making it a functional piece for storage as well as display. ? A delightful accent for collectors of vintage travel memorabilia, mid-century ceramics, or San Francisco history! ? Approximate Dimensions: 7.25″ wide x 4.25″ deep x 2.75 tall. ? Condition: Very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks. Moderate age-related crazing throughout. Glaze remains glossy and colors are vivid. ? Stylistic note: The figures and composition closely echo Ted Lewy’s signature artwork seen in 1950s tourist prints and postcards – a charming visual reference for collectors.

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Overview : OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS. DATES AROUND 55 YEARS OLD. PAINTING IN GREAT OVERALL CONDITION. NEEDS A NEW FRAME. Measurements : IMAGE SIZE 13 BY 24 INCHES. FRAMED 17 BY 28 INCHES. Thank you for visiting!! The item “VINTAGE CALIFORNIA REGIONALISM LANDSCAPE ROOF TOPS SAN FRANCISCO WPA STYLE MOD” is in sale since Tuesday, August 27, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “samuelcollection” and is located in San Diego, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway, Croatia, Brazil, Chile, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Bolivia, Ecuador, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Martinique, Nicaragua, Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay, Colombia, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman islands.

• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Region of Origin: US
• Style: Traditional
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
• Painting Surface: Canvas
• Medium: Oil
• Date of Creation: 1900-1949
• Features: Framed
• Subject: Landscape
• Originality: Original

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