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Rare Painted Cupboard from Early 19th Century Minas Gerais – A Vernacular Jewel

$8,470

£6,515.69

€7,562.86

CA$11,944.72

A$13,380.10

CHF 7,027.71

MX$162,697.69

NOK 88,993.77

SEK 84,479.02

DKK 56,444.56

About the Item

Rare Painted Cupboard from Early 19th Century Minas Gerais – A Vernacular Jewel An extraordinary example of Brazilian provincial charm, this early 19th-century cupboard from Minas Gerais transcends mere functionality to become a poetic relic of interior folk artistry. Built from solid native woods and preserved in its original polychrome paint, it embodies the domestic soul of a bygone Brazil—intimate, handcrafted, and delicately expressive. The two-panel doors are adorned with naive floral vases painted in soft ochres, yellows, and greens, set against a rich green background with vermillion and burnt sienna framing. These simple bouquets, likely executed by a regional artisan with devotional sensibility, recall the hand of rural piety and the aesthetic modesty of households that prized beauty even in their most utilitarian objects. The original latch—a sculpted wooden peg—remains, functioning with quiet humility as it did two centuries ago. Inside, three deep shelves offer generous storage, while the surfaces retain vestiges of the same paint in a softened, time-worn patina of light blue and celadon. The interior division is marked by a vertical central stile, also hand-painted, adding symmetry and structure. The back, made of thick vertical planks, speaks to the rustic joinery practices common in rural Minas homes of the Empire period. Elevated on elegant tapered legs with simple scalloped aprons, this cupboard retains not only its proportions and hardware but also its aura—an object clearly cherished through generations. Perfect for collectors, designers, or museums, this is more than a storage piece: it is a lyrical fragment of Brazilian memory, infused with color, time, and devotion.

Dimensions:

Height: 78.08 in (198.3 cm)Width: 42.21 in (107.2 cm)Depth: 10.67 in (27.1 cm)

Style:

Other (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted

Place of Origin:

Brazil

Period:

Early 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Early 19th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Rio De Janeiro, BR

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU9400245076612

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