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Mid-Century Prison Art Box from Cigarette Packs

$650
£491.77
€567.58
CA$907.87
A$1,009.38
CHF 528.35
MX$12,379.68
NOK 6,727.21
SEK 6,351.28
DKK 4,235.46
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A rare vintage prison art box, mid-20th century, colorful round folk art box with removable lid, handmade from a large tin can and cigarette packs. A wonderful objet d'art, highly decorative, sculptural and functional, this rare one-of-a-kind work makes for a fascinating table article! Provenance / Acquisition: A private Gentleman's Dallas, Texas fine art and antiques collection Acquired from Dallas Auction Gallery, Dallas, Texas. Owned and curated by Reyne Hirsch, a media personality and expert in 20th century decorative arts. She's was a top appraiser for Antiques Roadshow on PBS for 13 years, as well as a leading contributer to the Huffington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, amongst other publications. She's also founded highly regarded art galleries and exhibits throughout the United States. Dimensions: 4" High x 7" Diameter Excellent original vintage condition A wonderful curiosity and conversation starter, use as a table or desk box, jewelry casket, trinket case, sewing caddy, polychrome container, mid-century modern decor, Americana modernist console or cabinet folk art sculpture, wherever its placed, it's sure to add whimsical elegance, warmth, cultural interest, rich color, texture and form to any space!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Excellent original vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977239052162

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