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Artist: James \"Jim\" McCaffery
Title: Orleans Street (Featuring St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans)
Medium: Original Mixed-Media Watercolor and Black Ink on Paper
Year: 1983
Framing: Framed behind glass in a vintage gold-toned wooden frame.
Signatures: Hand-signed and dated \"McCaffery \'83\" in black ink on the lower center street scene.
About the Artwork:
Up for sale is an authentic, beautifully preserved 1983 original watercolor and ink painting by recognized regional Louisiana artist James McCaffery. This piece captures a gorgeous, atmospheric perspective looking down Orleans Street in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans. The background features the unmistakable three-spired silhouette of the iconic St. Louis Cathedral, while a traditional horse-drawn carriage travels down the cobblestone foreground past classic wrought-iron balconies and hanging ferns.
This is a true original painting displaying beautiful, organic ink lines and hand-painted watercolor washes—not a commercial print or reproduction. Perfect for collectors of Southern art, New Orleans memorabilia, or estate-find pieces.
Condition Details:
- Artwork: The painting itself is in excellent vintage condition with vibrant colors and no visible water damage, fading, or staining.
- Backing: Please note that the original paper dust cover backing was missing and has been repaired by a previous owner with a temporary piece of corrugated cardboard secured with painter\'s tape to protect the piece. The artwork is securely held behind the glass.
- Frame: The gold wood frame shows light, character-rich surface wear and scuffs consistent with its vintage age, but remains completely structurally sound and ready to hang. Please review the detailed photos for a close-up look at the hand-painted details and the repaired backing.
