{"product_id":"monumental-benny-carter-new-york-city-cityscape-diamond-capital","title":"Monumental Benny Carter New York City Cityscape — Diamond Capital","description":"\u003cp\u003eA monumental and exceptionally important cityscape by renowned American folk artist \u003cstrong\u003eBenny Carter\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting a vibrant, panoramic view of \u003cstrong\u003eNew York City\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rendered in Carter’s instantly recognizable, grid-based style, the composition presents a dense urban landscape filled with stylized skyscrapers, storefronts, taxis, pedestrians, and American flags, all carefully arranged into a rhythmic and visually compelling whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-lettered inscriptions woven throughout the scene—including references to commerce, faith, art, and daily life—reflect Carter’s deeply personal and narrative approach to the modern American city. The work’s \u003cstrong\u003eremarkable scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring \u003cstrong\u003e52 inches wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, places it among the \u003cstrong\u003elargest known examples\u003c\/strong\u003e by the artist and allows for an extraordinary level of detail and balance rarely encountered in his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEqually significant is the presence of the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal hand-painted frame\u003c\/strong\u003e, executed by Carter himself and conceived as an integral extension of the painting. Together, the canvas and frame form a unified work that exemplifies the artist’s vision and elevates this piece well beyond the more commonly encountered smaller examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall: \u003cstrong\u003e52 x 28 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good overall condition. The canvas is stable and well preserved, retaining strong color saturation and surface integrity. The original hand-painted frame shows light, honest wear consistent with age and use. No notable restoration observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate Maryland collection, acquired privately in the 1990s; subsequently by descent. Acquired by Ziebarth’s from the above collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ziebarth's Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44111292039191,"sku":null,"price":10500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/0713\/6546\/files\/Photoroom_000_20251218_152742.jpg?v=1766093762","url":"https:\/\/ziebarths.com\/products\/monumental-benny-carter-new-york-city-cityscape-diamond-capital","provider":"Ziebarth's Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}