Bicycle Shop by John Austin

Name: Bicycle Shop by John Austin
Brand: John Austin
SKU: JA.0014
Price: 4100.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$4,100

From the artist’s own collection, acquired directly from his family. Austin’s signature aesthetic: weathered boards, faded posters and bold lettering.

SIZE & DETAILS

Artist: John Austin
Title: Bicycle Shop
Dimensions: 15 3/4 W × 8 3/4 H inches
Presentation: Unframed
Back: Handwritten label identifying the painting, with a Hartford, Connecticut address

STORY

John Austin’s view of a bicycle shop, with weathered clapboards, colorful carnival posters and bold storefront lettering. From the artist’s own collection, we acquired this directly from his family.

CONDITION

Signs of age and wear are part of the piece’s history and character. Scattered surface marks and small areas of apparent paint loss, including on the dark roof. The exposed edges show wear and unevenness. The back of the board has discoloration, spotting and an aged handwritten label original to the painting.

TRANSPARENT PRICING

Purchase options.
Painting only. Offered unframed.

$4,100 via MAWKOSupply.com.
Purchase directly through this website.

$3,950 via direct bank wire.
Save $150. Contact us for payment instructions.

$4,350 via eBay.
The higher price reflects marketplace selling costs. Purchases are subject to eBay’s applicable terms and buyer protections.

Our belief on pricing.
Honest descriptions. Clear pricing. Personal service. We choose pieces for their quality, character and less obvious details, with an eye shaped by our experience in design and vintage.

How we arrived at the price.
Art is personal. Our asking price reflects what we value in this painting: its graphic composition, storefront details and provenance. Purchased directly from John Austin’s family, from their collection of his work.

Tax & delivery.
U.S. shipping is $40 for UPS 2 Day or $80 for UPS Overnight, where available. Transit times begin after dispatch. Signature is required. Shipping charges for eBay purchases appear on the listing. Applicable sales tax is shown at checkout or on your invoice. Contact us to arrange collection.

Final sale.
Please review the photographs, description, measurements and condition notes, and ask any questions before purchasing. All sales are final, subject to applicable law and marketplace buyer protections. View our full return policy.

OUR ASSURANCE

MAWKO Supply Co. offers pieces we’d be proud to own ourselves. We describe each piece honestly, photograph it closely, and share what we know about its history. If something is uncertain, we have no problem saying so.

We love character and the look of honest wear. We clearly disclose condition, including known damage, repairs and alterations, so you can understand the piece and feel comfortable with your choice.

Our relationship continues after your purchase. Questions are always welcome, before or after you buy.

Bicycle Shop by John Austin

$4,100

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REPUTATION & TRUST

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