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Americas Earliest Known Pyrography Pennsylvania Portrait, 1819

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America’s earliest known dated pyrography portrait panel of a Pennsylvania couple. This unique work of art is hand-incised using a pyrographic (pyrography) wood burned technique and then hand stained/painted. A Pennsylvania Portrait of a man and woman dressed in traditional clothes appropriate for the period and attending a flowering tree. On wood panel. Dated lower left 1819. Dimensions: 12.25 inches high and 9 inches wide Hand painted and hand burned using pyrographic techniques Provenance: Old Pennsylvania collection. Ex Carol and Richard Smyth collection, originally found in Pennsylvania, and featured in their book THE BURNING PASSION, p.7 History of the Pyrography: Pyrography 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. In rare instances, the pyrography decorative technique was combined with hand painting using stains and oils and producing largely unique works of art like this bench. 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 twenty five years. The president has authored informative articles on collecting pyrography and has amassed a Fine large collection which is now being deaccesssioned. Write or contact us for more information. Our gallery has been dealing in authentic American Folk Art, Japanese, Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. All works of art are guaranteed authentic and as described.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1819
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289218699082

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