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Vintage Polish Folk Art Hand-Painted Wooden Playing Card Holder by Irena Makowey

$250
£189.69
€216.90
CA$349.18
A$388.24
CHF 202.72
MX$4,725.86
NOK 2,586.61
SEK 2,423.53
DKK 1,618.75
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About the Item

Unique card holder composed of two original small-scale folk art paintings depicting figures with card suits by Polish artist, Irena Makowey, protected by two glass inserts to front and back and housed within a wooden box without top enclosure (ca. 1960s, Poland). Soiling/wear to wooden housing, as shown. Otherwise, in good, vintage condition. Includes two vintage decks of cards. H: 4.13" x L: 3.25" x D: 2.5"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.13 in (10.5 cm)Width: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Soiling/wear to wooden housing, as shown. Otherwise, in good, vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU000049111stDibs: LU1444244479422

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