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Vintage Yelapa Mexico Folk Art Painting - Bullfight Fiesta on Amate Bark Paper - Pink Frame.
Colorful vintage Mexican folk art painting from Yelapa, Jalisco, Mexico - the small fishing village south of Puerto Vallarta.
This is a classic tourist folk painting on amate bark paper - the handmade brown bark paper with vibrant hand-painted village life / bullfight / charreada scene. Naïve style with bright colors, white sombreros, musicians, bull riders, cacti, palm trees, houses, and a sun with a face.
Hand-lettered "YELAPA MEXICO" at bottom. Unsigned artist - anonymous folk artist.
Professionally framed and ready to hang. Great beach house, boho, eclectic, or Mexican folk art collection decor.
Details:
• Subject: Village fiesta / bull riding, musicians, daily life
• Medium: Paint on amate bark paper (handmade Mexican bark paper)
• Origin: Yelapa, Mexico - purchased as souvenir
• Frame: Distressed shabby chic pink wood frame with glass, wire hanger on back
• Framing: Preservation Plus / Preservation Grade by FastFrame, Framed by Chase on 8/18 - Invoice 11903 sticker on back
• Style: Naive, folk art, outsider art
Measurements - from photos:
• Overall Frame: Approx. 14.25" W x 19" H x 1" D
• Visible Artwork: Approx. 8.5" W x 11.5" H
• Amate Paper: Approx. 11" W x 16" H
Tape measure shown in photos for reference.
Condition:
Good vintage pre-owned condition. Frame is solid with intentional distressed pink finish - some scuffs as expected. The amate paper has natural texture, waviness, age toning, and light water staining / discoloration along the lower edge and left side as pictured - typical for this type of paper and age. Colors are still bright and vibrant. Glass is clean. See all 5 photos closely - what you see is what you get.
What You Get:
1 Framed Yelapa Mexico Folk Painting as pictured
