{"product_id":"atkins-set-4-vintage-australian-oil-paintings-melbourne-tasmania-victoria","title":"Atkins Set 4 Vintage Australian Oil Paintings Melbourne Tasmania Victoria","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eItem: Matched Set of Four Miniature Australian Paintings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtist: Atkins – each signed lower right\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEra: Mid-20th Century, likely c.1950s–1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium: Oil on board\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStyle: Australian Landscape \/ Architectural \/ Travel Art\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrame Size: Approx. 12 x 15.5 cm each\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrientation: Portrait – all four\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFraming: Matching gilt frames with deep green velvet-lined shadow box surrounds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuantity: Set of 4\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubjects: Victoria \u0026amp; Tasmania\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginality: Original hand-painted works – not prints\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach painting retains a handwritten identification label to the reverse:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Warrawong Farm – Brankholme, Victoria\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Exhibition Building – Melbourne, Victoria\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Ben Hall’s Lookout – Launceston, Tasmania\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Port Arthur – Tasmania\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wonderful matched collection of four miniature Australian oil paintings signed Atkins, capturing distinctive landmarks and landscapes across Victoria and Tasmania.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelieved to date from the mid-20th century, likely c.1950s–1960s, the collection takes us on a miniature journey through Australia: from historic Port Arthur and Ben Hall’s Lookout in Launceston to rural Warrawong Farm at Brankholme and Melbourne’s magnificent Exhibition Building.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite measuring only approximately 12 x 15.5 cm overall, each painting contains an impressive amount of detail. Architecture, native vegetation, rocky escarpments, distant landscapes and atmospheric skies have been rendered with expressive brushwork and carefully applied highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe presentation is particularly appealing. All four works are housed in matching gilt shadow box frames with deep green velvet-lined surrounds, giving the collection a distinctive mid-century appearance and considerable decorative impact when displayed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach work is individually signed Atkins, while handwritten labels retained on the reverse identify all four locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA charming and unusual matched collection of vintage Australian art celebrating some of Victoria and Tasmania’s historic places and landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a matched collection of four vintage original paintings:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* All four paintings are signed Atkins to the lower right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Each retains a handwritten label to the reverse identifying its respective Australian subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* The paintings remain bright and attractive with age-related characteristics consistent with vintage works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* All four retain their matching gilt frames with deep green velvet-lined shadow box surrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Frames and velvet surrounds show minor age, handling and display wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* The backs retain black covering material, twisted hanging wires and brass-coloured fixing points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Handwritten paper labels show minor age-related marks and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* There is some expected age-related wear to the rear of the frames and backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* No major damage is apparent from our inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Offered together as a complete matched set of four.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? 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