Antique Black Americana Portrait American Lawyer, Signed 1862

About the Item

Black Americana Antique Folk Art or Outsider Art Portrait Black American Lawyer, Signed June 10, 1862 This is an original historical and detailed hand incised work of art on wood panel with original gold gilt frame of a black american This unique work of art is hand incised using pyrographic techniques. Front: The front portrays a black american man with bow tie clutching his business card with the words : Jimbo Cajack(?) Esq, New York At the bottom reads: PLEASURE on how dinna lubs dis nigger Back: It is signed on back : Burned by W G Chenyey June 10 1862 Framed Dimensions: 16 inches high and 9.75 inches wide. Provenance: Old New England collection. History of the Pyrography: py·rog·ra·phy 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 We will be offering more important high quality American Folk Art Pyrographic works of art in the near future. All works of art are guaranteed authentic and as described.

Dimensions:

Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)

Style:

Folk Art (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Engraved,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Woodwork

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

19th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

South Burlington, VT

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1289238156472