Salomon van Abbe Original Watercolor Painting of European Street Scene, 1 of 3 économies

Up for sale is a beautiful early to mid 20th century watercolor by the talented Dutch born artist Salomon van Abbe (1883 - 1955). This impressionist style watercolor painting depicts that of a busy European street scene with figures shopping under yellow stripped awnings at the base of the building. Abbes works outside of his commercial illustrations are very rare to find making this painting a wonderful example!Double matted and housed in what appears its original gold wood frame measuring 16 x 21 1/4 inches the watercolor measures 11 x 16 inches and is signed in the lower left corner. The painting shows some additions of white gouache accenting areas like the curb of the road and arches. The condition of the painting shows some discoloration and some minor creases/wrinkles in the top right and low left corner. The images provided accurately represent the quality, condition and aesthetic beauty of this wonderful watercolor by Salomon van Abe but if you have any questions please feel free to ask prior to purchasing!