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Place of Origin: Swedish
Swedish 100% Original Trunk Art
Swedish 100% Original Trunk Art

Swedish 100% Original Trunk Art

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a 100% Original Painted Swedish Trunk Art dated 1814. the trunk was found in a barn resting on its back in mud, it was in such bad condi...

Category

1810s Primitive Antique Swedish Primitives

Materials

Oak

Swedish 100% Original Painted Trunk Art
Swedish 100% Original Painted Trunk Art

Swedish 100% Original Painted Trunk Art

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a 100% Original Painted Swedish Trunk Art dated 1818. the trunk was found in a barn resting on its back in mud, it was in such bad condi...

Category

1810s Primitive Antique Swedish Primitives

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Decorated Mangle Board
18th Century Swedish Decorated Mangle Board

18th Century Swedish Decorated Mangle Board

Located in Kramfors, SE

Folk art mangle board from northern Sweden. This is a typical proposal gift to the would-be bride from the groom. If he had the skill the groom would make...

Category

Late 18th Century Folk Art Antique Swedish Primitives

Materials

Pine

Swedish Burl Bowl of Sculptural Form
Swedish Burl Bowl of Sculptural Form

Swedish Burl Bowl of Sculptural Form

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine early 19th century Swedish root burl bowl retaining traces of original mustard and ox blood read paint and having lovely organic form with excellent patina.

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Early 19th Century Folk Art Antique Swedish Primitives

Materials

Burl

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