Milton Bond (American, 1918-2010) "Outside Remington Arms, UMC, 1914" Reverse Painted Glass, 1987

"Outside Remington Arms, UMC, 1914" by Milton Bond (American, 1918-2010) was a privately commissioned masterpiece, truly unique in its grandeur. The meticulously painted reverse painting on glass in oil is definitively larger than the majority of the artist's known works and represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire such an important painting by the artist.

Milton Bond (American, 1918-2010) was primarily a self-taught artist and Connecticut native, born in Stratford, CT and worked for 30 years at Remington Arms of Bridgeport, CT. Following his tenure at Remington Arms in the 1960's, Bond began to build his artistic ouevre, focusing on striking reverse glass paintings in oil. Bond's primary subject matter included rural and urban landscapes often with figures. Bond also painted nautical and coastal scenes depicting ships at sea or in port, a reference to his experience growing up and living in coastal Connecticut along with traveling up and down the American east coast.

Reverse painting on glass is an ancient technique, tracing its roots back to the middle ages. Reverse painting on glass refers to the application of paint directly onto glass, painted in mirror image, such that when reversed the image is viewed through the glass. As the paint adheres directly to the glass, the images retain a distinctive luminosity and depth through layers of applied paint.

The painting "Outside Remington Arms, UMC, 1914" showcases Bond's artistic talent and broad, vibrant color palette to depict a vibrant birds eye view of Bridgeport, CT.

Signed and dated lower left, and on reverse with the medium on verso.
Presented in a gilt trimmed handsomely finished natural wood frame with a brass title placard, which reads:
"Outside Remington Arms, UMC, 1914".

Provenance: Privately commissioned for a Private collection, with placard on verso.

Dimensions:
Sight- 29 1/4" H x 37” W
Frame- 37 3/4" H x 45 1/2" W

Presents well overall. Only minor and negligible wear commensurate with gentle handling, age and display. See lot images as they are included in the condition report.

37 3/4" [SS 29 1/4”] H x 45 1/2" [SS 37"] L