OOAK Postal Whimsy 4¢ Petroleum Industry Stamp Abstract Oil Gusher ACEO

$ 3.7

Signed: Yes Framing: Unframed Unit of Sale: Single Piece width: 2.5 Period: Ultra Contemporary (2020 - Now) Time Period Produced: 2020-Now Materials sourced from: United States Style: Abstract, Miniature, Postal Collage, Watercolor Artist: Virginia Gibson Barkess Title: OOAK Postal Whimsy – 4¢ Petroleum Industry Stamp – Abstract Oil G Production Technique: Watercolor Painting Size: Small Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No Year of Production: 2026 Item Width: 2.5 Features: ACEO, One of a Kind (OOAK), waatercolor, USPS stamp Country of Origin: United States Type: Painting Theme: Stamps, 4 cent Petroleum Industry Subject: First Oil Producing Well Material: Paper Region of Origin: Florida, USA height: 3.5 Signed By: Virginia Gibson Barkess Handmade: Yes Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original Item Height: 3.5

Description

OOAK Postal Whimsy 4¢ Petroleum Industry Stamp Abstract Oil Gusher ACEO. This piece is painted in an abstract “oil‑strike” style — black‑gold splashes, explosive motion, and a hand‑drawn derrick rising beside the stamp as if the well has just hit a gusher. ACEO Details. Type:Original, One‑of‑a‑Kind (OOAK). Brush and Bauble Listing Details Original hand‑painted OOAK Postal Whimsy ACEO by Virginia Gibson Barkess. Mixed‑media miniature combining watercolor, ink, and a genuine vintage U.S. postage stamp. Description A dynamic OOAK Postal Whimsy ACEO celebrating the 4¢ Petroleum Industry commemorative stamp. This piece is painted in an abstract “oil‑strike” style — black‑gold splashes, explosive motion, and a hand‑drawn derrick rising beside the stamp as if the well has just hit a gusher. The vintage 1959 stamp honors the centennial of the first successful U.S. oil well, and the artwork amplifies that moment of discovery with bold strokes, metallic accents, and expressive industrial energy. A perfect miniature for collectors who love Americana, industry history, and original mixed‑media art. Belongs to the PW State History & Heritage series. Follow My Studio Enjoy my work? Tap “❤️ Save Seller” to follow my studio and never miss new originals. Stamp Details – 4¢ Petroleum Industry (1959) Issued: August 27, 1959 Scott #: 1134 Subject: Centennial of Drake’s 1859 oil well Design: Oil derrick in vertical format Color: Brown engraved Significance: Marks the birth of the American petroleum industry ACEO Details Size: 2.5" x 3.5" Medium: Watercolor, ink, and mixed media Paper: 140 lb archival Type: Original, One‑of‑a‑Kind (OOAK) Signed on back Packaged in protective sleeve with backing oil gusher art, petroleum industry stamp, 4c petroleum 1959, postal whimsy aceo, ooak miniature art, industrial history art, oil derrick painting, black gold artwork, vintage usps stamp art, mixed media aceo, titusville oil well, drake well centennial, abstract industrial art, americana stamp collage, virginia gibson barkess art Shipping $1 USA · $4 International