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Romantic Unique Hand Decorated "Throne Chair" Arts & Crafts Rhode Island

$15,000
£11,338.14
€13,029.54
CA$20,887.41
A$23,236.39
CHF 12,180.80
MX$283,942.95
NOK 155,107.35
SEK 146,012.11
DKK 97,260.57
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From an important thirty year old New England collection of hand decorated pyrography Arts & Crafts furnishings. Unique work of art with a Rhode Island origin. A romantic hand carved and hand painted one-of-a-kind throne chair painting and pyrography on wood attributed to the circle of Lawrence Pennington, early 20th century, Warwick, Rhode Island. This is a beautiful early 20th century high back chair all hand incised and hand painted and dating to the early part of the last century. Each panel is masterfully hand incised and hand painted with romantic female motifs. Dimensions: 47.5 inches high and 23.75 inches wide and 19.5 inches deep Handmade, hand carved, stained and hand painting techniques Provenance: Thirty year old New England collection. A matching bench and screen are also available by this same artist- please contact us for details. . History of the Pyrography: py·rog·ra·phy, a 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 in America and Europe during the last quarter of the 19th century and first quarter of the 20th century. We will be offering more important high quality Folk Art and pyrography works of art in the near future. We have been collecting and dealing in authentic American Folk Art and pyrography works of art for more than thirty years. Our president has authored informative articles on collecting pyrography and has amassed what is believed to be internationally the largest and finest collection of pyrographic Folk Art which is now being de-accessioned. All works of art are guaranteed authentic and as described.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47.5 in (120.65 cm)Width: 23.75 in (60.33 cm)Depth: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289218676502

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