Sale Of The Pet Lamb
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Currier & Ives Publishers's Sale Of The Pet Lamb into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The 19th-century lithograph Sale of the Pet Lamb by Currier & Ives captures a tender yet sorrowful rural scene with remarkable warmth and narrative detail. This hand-colored print depicts a young child reluctantly parting with a beloved lamb to an approaching farmer, while rustic farm buildings and lush foliage frame the sentimental moment. As one of America’s most prolific printmaking firms, Currier & Ives specialized in affordable "popular art," making sentimental genre scenes like this accessible to middle-class households. The work exemplifies their signature blend of idyllic realism and emotional storytelling, rendered in rich, nostalgic hues. Though often dismissed as mere decoration during their time, these prints are now celebrated as important records of 19th-century American values—where themes of innocence, rural life, and moral lessons resonated deeply. Sale of the Pet Lamb particularly showcases the publishers' ability to balance folk-art charm with compositional sophistication, earning its place in collections like the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
For display, this print would beautifully enhance a cottage-style home or farmhouse-inspired office. Its ideal setting would be a cozy reading nook or above a wooden desk, where the muted greens and earthy browns of the composition could harmonize with natural materials like linen, weathered wood, or vintage brass accents. Choose a medium-sized frame (around 20x24 inches) with a simple gilt or distressed finish to complement its antique character without overpowering smaller spaces. The scene’s sentimental mood pairs well with other Currier & Ives works or primitive American decor, but avoid placing it near stark modern art to preserve its nostalgic impact. For color continuity, incorporate soft cream throw pillows or a sage-green accent wall to echo the pastoral palette while letting the lithograph remain the emotional focal point.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
