{"product_id":"original-colin-campbell-cooper-interior-church-nativity-bethlehem-c1890-painting","title":"Original Colin Campbell Cooper Interior Church Nativity Bethlehem c1890 Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered here is a historically documented Colin Campbell Cooper (1856–1937) oil painting titled “Interior, Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem,” circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an atmospheric architectural interior depicting the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, with monumental columns, illuminated architectural details and a large gathering of figures within the church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting has an especially interesting history because it retains vintage auction documentation on the reverse, including a printed catalog page identifying the work as a Colin Campbell Cooper painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surviving catalog documentation identifies the work as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColin Campbell Cooper (1856–1937)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Interior of the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted circa 1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on canvas on artists’ board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28½ × 20 inches (71.5 × 51 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLot 162\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical estimate: $4,000–$6,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catalog page states that the work was signed “Colin Campbell Cooper” and inscribed with the title on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse of the actual painting retains handwritten “Colin Campbell Cooper” identification, along with the historical catalog material. There is also a handwritten notation referring to Christie’s and 11\/20\/1990, as well as an old “CHRISTIE’S 162 \/ 7\/03” sticker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original catalog page and reverse documentation are included with the painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFRAME\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is housed in an ornate vintage decorative frame measuring approximately 25” × 33” overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame has been painted pink at some point in its history and shows substantial age and handling wear. There is paint loss, scuffing, chipping, abrasions, wear to the corners and edges, and general deterioration consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame is being sold as part of the piece and has not been restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is being offered in antique\/vintage condition and shows age-related wear, surface discoloration and other imperfections consistent with an old artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe backing is particularly aged and shows considerable wear, old paper, hardware, marks and handling\/storage evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame has more pronounced condition issues, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Paint loss and chipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Scuffs and abrasions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Wear to corners and edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Later pink paint finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Older hanging hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* General age-related wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork has not been professionally cleaned or restored by me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtwork: Approximately 28½” × 20” according to the historical catalog documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent framed dimensions: Approximately 25” × 33”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the historical artwork dimensions and the current overall frame dimensions are different measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e——————————————————————\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE REVIEW BEFORE PURCHASING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Veteran-Owned Small Business (U.S. Navy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• We Welcome Questions and Offers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• We Buy Antiques, Collectibles \u0026amp; Coins — Inquire to Sell Your Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Shipping to AK, HI, and Territories may exceed listed rates. 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