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Antique Tramp Art Folk Carved Wooden Frame with Deep Chip-Carved Decoration, ca. 1900

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Start price: CAD $50

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Description

Square wooden frame of layered construction, densely carved with repeating pyramid-form chip carving across the entire surface. The bold geometric texture and built-up structure are characteristic of North American tramp art, emphasizing rhythmic pattern and hand-worked surface.

Details
Type: Folk art frame (tramp art)
Date: Circa 1900
Origin: Eastern Townships, Quebec 
Material: Carved and assembled wood
Construction: Layered build-up with deep chip-carved pyramid pattern
Mounting: Wire support at interior
Dimensions:11.25 x 15 fits 8 x 10 
Condition:
Surface wear, minor losses to carved points; areas of darkened finish and handling wear; consistent with age and construction; stable overall.

Condition report:

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