John E. Poti Oil Painting on Board Farm Genre Scene

Item Details

John E. Poti (American; 1927-2016)
Untitled
Oil Painting on Board
Signed to Lower Right
16’ W x 12’ H

An oil painting on board of a farm genre scene by listed American artist John E. Poti (1927-2016). Portrayed in hues of yellow, orange, and brown, this work features a farmer maneuvering harvesting equipment in a field. The work is signed ‘J. Poti’ to the lower right; it is presented in a rustic brown wood frame with a protruding off-white painted sight edge. The artist’s business card and a short statement are attached to the verso.

Based in Cleveland, John Poti was born in Hungary and came to the United States as an infant. He attended classes at the Cleveland Museum of Art, earned his BFA at Ohio Wesleyan University, and later graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art. Known for his bucolic landscapes and genre scenes, his work can be found in various public and private collections.

Condition

- brown stain present to upper right area of painting; small brown stains scattered throughout upper area of painting; small chips and splits scattered throughout frame; minor scratches and stains scattered throughout frame.

Dimensions

- measurement of frame; board measures approximately 16" W x 12" H.

Item #

18DCC143-021