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Antique Tramp Cross Bar Art Folk Wall Frame with Geometric Chip-Carved Elements, c. 1900

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Start price: CAD $50

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Description

Openwork wooden frame constructed from intersecting slats with chip-carved, faceted surfaces and pointed terminals forming a geometric architectural outline. The linear construction and repetitive carving are characteristic of North American tramp art, emphasizing hand-worked texture and sculptural form.

Details
Type: Folk art wall frame / decorative frame
Date: Early 20th century
Origin: Quebec, Eastern Townships
Material: Carved wood
Construction: Assembled slat construction with chip-carved facets and pointed ends
Mounting: Metal hanging loop at top
Dimensions: 12 x 9, fits 7.75 x 5.75 inches
Condition:
Surface wear, minor losses, and small separations at joins; consistent with age and handmade construction; structurally stable.

Condition report:

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