Hi and welcome to our Show and Tell. We are showing off some of our fun items that we collected throughout the years. If you see something of interest and are in the USA please contact us. Then we can possibly list and reserve the item you’re interested in at our Etsy store for purchase. For pickup only items we can list and reserve the item at our Ebay store. We are not selling items through this website, it is for Show and Tell purposes only. Thank You!
The Artwork
This is a rare, documented egg tempera painting by the renowned Haitian master Ismael Saincilus (1940–2000). A leader of the “Ecole de L’Artibonite,” Saincilus is famous for his Byzantine-inspired icons. This specific piece, titled “Calico Madonna,” is a classic representation of his 1960s “Golden Era” style.
The “Gold Mine” Inscription
The reverse of the board features a highly significant handwritten inscription:
“Egg tempera do not wet / retouch-varnished May 1967 / Calico Madonna”
This documentation confirms the medium, the exact date of completion, and provide rare, verified provenance for the serious collector.
Condition & Specifications
Dimensions: 11″ x 9″ x 1.5″
Weight: 1 lb 14 oz
Surface: This piece is in its original, unrestored state. Consistent with 50-year-old egg tempera, there is visible paint flaking and minor loss. The surface is brittle; please follow the artist’s note: Do not wet.
Frame: Housed in its original vintage gallery frame. Note: There is a 1/8″ age separation at the bottom corners.
Note to Collectors:
This painting is sold “as-is” to preserve its historical integrity and documented history.
Guessing made 1967. Cool Find. Please check pictures for description and condition.
