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Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer

$3,078.29
£2,250
€2,647.17
CA$4,227.56
A$4,731.48
CHF 2,470.57
MX$57,724.31
NOK 31,360.64
SEK 29,759.32
DKK 19,767.82
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About the Item

Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer circa 1841. Fine quality piece of Scandinavian folk art.  Made from solid pine with a slight dome top lid.  Base coated in a blue/green scheme with initialed front and dated 1841.  Original hinges and rope twisted carrying handles to the sides. Unpainted interior with candle box inside. Expected losses and fading to paintwork, minor age splits. Evidence of dead inactive treated wood worm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Width: 51.25 in (130.18 cm)Depth: 24.75 in (62.87 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1841
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Debenham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: EA32501stDibs: LU878643939792

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