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Robert Tosa watercolor. Original paintings by the 20th-century artistRobert Tosa(R. Tosa).
The selected region shows an original watercolor painting depicting a coastal or rocky scene, featuring text in the lower left corner that appears to read "Cefalù Sicily 1955”
The stamp on the back provides context for how the painting traveled from Europe to the United States.The backing is stamped byStanley P. Kula, a professional custom picture framer who operated a shop located at1049-51 N. Western Ave, Chicago 22, Ill..Key Details & Historical Context:
- The Framer:Historical records placeStanley P. Kula'sshop on North Western Avenue in Chicago during the mid-20th century. The old "Chicago 22" postal zone format indicates this framing occurred before the modern 5-digit ZIP code system was fully introduced in 1963.[1]
- The Connection:This confirms the piece is a genuine mid-century item. It was either painted by a traveling Chicago-based artist visiting Sicily in 1953, or purchased in Italy by an American tourist who brought the loose watercolor back to Chicago to have it professionally framed byKulashortly after.
This painting was gifted to me by my aunt and uncle who purchased this in Italy directly from the artist and brought it back home to Chicago to have it framed in the early 1960’s. 100% original and likely undocumented in any art archives.It’s a beautiful genuine MCM piece of art that is gorgeous addition to any home or vintage art collection.
