Bidspirit auction | Pastel Painting on Masonite Board

Pastel Painting on Masonite Board of a Japanese Woman in White Wedding Kimono, Signed G. Perlee - Pastel painting on Masonite board of a Japanese woman in white wedding Kimono, signed G. Perlee bottom right, ca. 1950s-1960s. The artwork comes from the Perlee family, Netherlands most famous organ family. Gijs Perelee Jr. (son of Gijs Perlee) is known for painting the characteristic Perlee rosettes and the ”Sleeping Giant” painting in the center of the historically important ”Het Snotneusje” organ, which decorated the organ façade from 1960s until the 2020 restoration. ”Het Snotneusje” saved many lives of Amsterdammers who took cover behind it during the May 7, 1945 shooting on Dam Square. Very good visual condition, the frame shows some wear. Dimensions (H x W x D): 92 x 61 x 3 cm. Condition: Very Good. Location: The Netherlands, Tilburg. Condition: Very Good Dimensions: 233.7 x 154.9 x 7.6 cm