Ring 'em Bells Folk Art Painting

This item is a small, framed folk art painting, likely executed in oil or acrylic on a hardboard or canvas panel. The visible framing indicates a golden-hued, possibly gilded, wooden frame with some signs of age and wear. The painting itself depicts a minimalist and stylized scene. The background is a gradient of light yellow to a deeper golden hue, suggesting a sunny or warm environment. In the foreground, three prominent, dark blue, irregular shapes are visible, resembling bells or bell-like structures, each with a dark vertical line underneath, possibly representing their supporting structures or handles. To the upper left, a small, dark silhouette of an individual, possibly a child or a figure in motion, appears to be 'ringing' something, though the exact action is abstract. A notable feature is a handwritten tag or label, partially visible, attached to the upper left side of the frame, with the clear handwriting 'Ring 'em bells'. Below this, on the painting itself, a signature appears vertically along the left edge, reading 'Khanil-Jo'. The artistic style is naive or primitive, characteristic of folk art, focusing on simple forms and bold colors. The condition appears to be relatively good for its likely age, with some minor scuffs on the frame visible. The paint application seems somewhat textured, indicative of brushstrokes. It possibly dates from the mid to late 20th century, given the style and apparent materials. The unique combination of the imagery, the handwritten title, and the signature contributes to its distinctive folk art aesthetic.

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