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American Antique Arts And Crafts Pyrography Bees And Poppies Chest, 1910

$8,500
£6,453.04
€7,439.30
CA$12,024.42
A$12,945.39
CHF 6,932.51
MX$155,987.28
NOK 87,469.01
SEK 80,048.27
DKK 55,589.44

About the Item

Fine American Arts and Crafts Pyrography lidded shirt waist chest with depictions of charming honey bees and blossoming poppy flowers, early 20th century. Please view our video. This simple yet elaborate antique american folk art pyrography arts and crafts period wooden chest possesses canted sides and legs and is highly detailed and was hand crafted of pine wood. It had been carefully hand burned and vibrantly painted with unusually seen American naturalistic symbols. A unique and attractive one-of-a-kind antique folk art work of art circa early 20th century . Possibly attributed to artisan Charles M. Richter who crafted , pyrographed, and signed a similar painted and pyrography chest in 1907 (please view last two photographs). This all original work of art is finely hand incised and hand stained using pyrographic technique. The resulting warm honey brown color of its finish and brilliant colors enhance its desirability and value. No handles are present. The craftsmanship and details are superb. Dimensions: 17.5 inches high and 29 inches wide Handmade and hand burned using pyrographic techniques Provenance: Old Atlantic Coast Collection History of the Pyrography: py·rog·ra·phy, a noun, is the art or technique of decorating wood or leather by burning a design on the surface with a heated metallic point. Pyrography was particular popular in America and Europe during the last quarter of the 19th century and first quarter of the 20th century. We will be offering more important high quality folk art and pyrography works of art in the near future. We have been collecting and dealing in authentic American Folk Art and pyrography works of art for more than thirty years. Our president has authored informative articles on collecting pyrography and has amassed what is believed to be the largest and finest collection of pyrography works of art internationally. All works of art are guaranteed authentic and as described.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Width: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289247029832

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