Items Similar to Important 1904 American Folk Art Framed Flute Boy, Signed Curtis
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 16
Important 1904 American Folk Art Framed Flute Boy, Signed Curtis
About the Item
Important Artist William Fuller Curtis
This is an original and beautiful 25 inch by 45 inch hand painted and hand incised wood framed work of art -and containing a wonderful hand hammered copper repousse panel of the iconic Bethlehem Shephard Boy Flute Player. It was created by one of America's important turn of the last century arts and crafts artisans, William Fuller Curtis.
The frame is signed verso with the monogram WFC 1904.
Fine original condition.
The unique wood frame is hand-incised and then hand painted in stains and oils in great detail using pyrographic techniques. We have never seen anything finer than this example.
Dimensions:
Frame: 25 inches high and 45 inches wide
Copper work of art is 17 inches high and 36 inches wide
Hand painted and hand burned using pyrographic techniques by one of America's great master 19th/20th century pyrographic artisans
Provenance: Old New England collection.
History of the Pyrography:
py·rog·ra·phy pi'rägr?fe/ 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 during the last quarter of the 19th century and first quarter of the 20th century
About William F. Curtis (1873-1938)
American artist William Fuller Curtis (1873–1938) like J. William Fosdick before him, studied art at the Académie Julian in Paris. William Fuller Curtis was born in 1873 in New York, studied in Paris at the Julian Academy under Lefebvre and Fleury, and later returned to work in Washington D.C. His works are in many museums and private collections. He died in 1938. (Thank you to the Pyromuse)
We will be offering more important high quality Folk Art and pyrography works of art in the near future.
All works of art are guaranteed authentic and as described.
- Dimensions:Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 45 in (114.3 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
- Style:Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:1900-1909
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:South Burlington, VT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1289218468502
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 1990
1stDibs seller since 2015
2,380 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: South Burlington, VT
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllJapan Important Hand Carved and Hand Painted Art Deco Cat Panel, Koga Tadao
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan an important Art Deco period hand carved and hand painted wooden panel in its original frame by midcentury master sculptor Koga Tadao (Meiji 36 (1903)...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
American Antique Painting After Rembrandt by Norman Kingsley, 1899
Located in South Burlington, VT
From a New England collection and a unique find
An all original work of art signed on lower back NWC, 1899.
This is a beautiful hand incised image "After Rembrandt" hand created by Norman Kingsley and dated 1899 on reverse. It is all hand incised and hand stained. It details a subject image after Rembrandt which Kingsley specialized.
Dimensions: 21.5" high and is 17.75 inches wide.
Handmade, hand stained and hand burned using pyrographic techniques
Provenance: New England collection.
About Norman Kingsley (1829-1913).
He was a prominent dentist in New Jersey and his body of artisan work includes some 10-15 different hand incised portraits. These include images of original Rembrandt...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Pine
American Unique Hand Decorated Adirondack "Sail Boats" Desk, 1900
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an important thirty year old New England collection of hand decorated pyrography Arts & Crafts furnishings.
Unique work of art with a southern Vermont origin.
A large scal...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Important Tall Bronze Rabbit Girl Of Wonderland
Located in South Burlington, VT
"Rabbit Girl of Wonderland"
Japan, an important tall 35" hand cast bronze effigy of a young woman clutching a prize rabbit, by important national artisan ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$10,000 Sale Price
62% Off
American Folk Art Painting Signed J.W. Fosdick 1903
Located in South Burlington, VT
American Folk Art Pyrography At Its Finest
This is an original and beautiful 23 inch by 19.25 inch hand-painted and hand incised work of art on board of ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Paintings
Materials
Wood
Arts And Crafts Fire Screen, Signed Arthur Grinnell 1854-1924
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an important thirty year old New England collection of American Folk Art Pyrography
Arthur Grinnell Fire Screen (1854-1924)
This original circa 1910 fire screen- framed pyrogr...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
You May Also Like
Framed Korean Folk Painting of General Guan Gong
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean folk Shamanism watercolor on textile matted with woven brocade and presented in a wood frame with an oriental style metal hanging hardware. The painting was estimated to be from early 20th century circa 1910-1930s. It depicts Guan Yu (160-220AD), a legendary Chinese warrior and general from Eastern Han Dynasty. Long worshiped in China as a deity, across all three major religions, Guan Gong...
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Folk Art Paintings and Screens
Materials
Textile, Brocade
Large Vintage Framed Pichhavai Painting of Krishna Playing His Flute
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage Pichhavai painting on fabric of Krishna playing is flute with Radha and female Gopis gathered by his side. The colors, details and facial ex...
Category
Vintage 1970s Indian Folk Art Paintings and Screens
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Framed Korean Jakhodo Tiger and Magpie Folk Painting One of the Four
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Folk Art painting watercolor on silk mounted with brocade border and framed. The watercolor was likely dated from late 19th century to the tur...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Folk Art Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Silk, Wood
Framed Korean Jakhodo Tiger and Magpie Folk Painting One of the Four
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Folk Art painting watercolor on silk mounted with brocade border and framed. The watercolor was likely dated from late 19th century to the tur...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Folk Art Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Silk, Wood
Korean Jakhodo Minhwa Folk Scroll Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Folk Art painting mounted as a hanging scroll. The watercolor on paper was likely dated from 1930s-1940s. The work depicts a "Jakhodo" theme (...
Category
Vintage 1930s Korean Folk Art Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Japanese Taisho Two Panel Screen Heian Period Flute Player
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary Japanese Taisho period two panel byobu screen depicting Fujiwara Yasumasa playing the flute in the Ichihara Moor. Fujiwara Yasumasa (958 to 1036) was a famous Heian period...
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper, Silk
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Antique Wood Flute
Antique American Folk Art
Arts And Crafts Screen
Antique Framing Hammer
Painted Leather Screen
Antique Leather Screen
Antique Painted Leather Panels
Pyrography Furniture
Boy With Flute
Flute Player
Pyrography Art
Hand Painted Leather Screen
Antique Pyrography
Antique Pi
Gold Folding Screen
Japanese Folding Screens
Red Chinese Screen
Hand Painted Silk Panels