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Eastern Ontario Canadian Tramp Art Carved Wooden Frame, Chip-Carved Folk Art, Circa 1890

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Description

Canadian tramp art frame from Eastern Ontario, circa 1890, featuring bold, highly layered chip-carved construction with projecting geometric elements. A sculptural and early example with rich, darkened patina.

Details
Object Type: Mirror Frame
Origin: Eastern Ontario, Canada
Date: Circa 1890
Medium: Carved wood, original finish
Dimensions: 41.9 × 26.7 cm (16.5 × 10.5 in); approx. 58.4 × 41.9 cm (23 × 16.5 in) outer
Condition: Good antique condition with expected wear, minor losses, and pronounced age patina
Provenance: From a prominent collection of tramp art, Ontario, Canada
Catalogue Note
Earlier examples such as this, with pronounced relief and architectural carving, are increasingly scarce within Canadian tramp art. 

Condition report:

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