This Folk Art painted trunk has the form of a faux mule chest, pretending to have drawers with ceramic knobs, when, in fact, the lid opens on two very long iron strap hinges to a deep storage well. In the upper left is a candle box, the hinged lid of which has a deep carved reed in the center. The reeded carving is repeated on the base and capital on the front corners, where they anchor a hardwood split baluster. On the side, barely perceptible, is a painted outlined panel containing two swirls of stylized grain paint. Each side has an iron bail handle, set low in the panel. The top and front have a dark green/black background. On the front is a burst of flowers and leaves in subdued autumn colors. Browns and yellows and rusty reds. The top “drawer” bears a baroque-style pressed brass escutcheon. On the top it looks like Spring has arrived, with white and red and orange, flowers and seed-pods abound!
As is usual, the back is hand-planed and unpainted and exposes the hand-cut dovetails on the back corners.
As is usual, the back is hand-planed and unpainted and exposes the hand-cut dovetails on the back corners.
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Dimensions:Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 42 in (106.68 cm)Depth: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
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Style:Folk Art(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:PineHand-Painted
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Place of Origin:Hungary
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Period:Late 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1870
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Very good sturdy condition. See description and images for details.
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Seller Location:Baltimore, MD
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Reference Number:Seller: 26VJL58Seller: LU881536834592
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