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Up for sale is a set of two (2) vintage hand-painted New Orleans Jazz roof slate art pieces. These unique folk art pieces feature hand-painted depictions of New Orleans jazz musicians playing next to classic Bourbon Street lamp posts. They are painted directly on authentic historic roofing slates salvaged from the French Quarter (Vieux Carré) in New Orleans.
Key Features & Details
Quantity: Lot of 2 Slate Wall Art Pieces
Medium: Hand-painted oil/acrylic on genuine historic New Orleans roofing slate
Larger Slate: Signed "LAICHE '83" (Vivian E. Laiche / Pierre Louis Laiche) on the front bottom. Features a silhouette of a musician next to a Bourbon St lamp post. Measures approximately 16 inches tall. Includes attached paper history backing explaining the heritage of the Vieux Carré roof slate.
Smaller Slate: Signed "MB '88" on the front bottom. Features a musician in a yellow jacket playing a horn by a Bourbon St. lamp post with the phrase "Way Down Yonder In New Orleans". Measures approximately 12 inches tall. Includes wire hanger on top and authentic history paper label attached to the back.
Origin/Theme: French Quarter, New Orleans Jazz / Bourbon Street Folk Art
Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition with natural rough edges, surface texture, and character inherent to historic roofing slates. Paper labels on the back show age-appropriate wear/curling. Please refer to all photos for close-up views of exact physical condition and measurements.
Shipping & Handling
Handling Time: Ships within 1 business day of clear payment.
Packaging: Securely packaged with protective wrapping to ensure safe arrival.
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