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Rare Early American Country Pyrography Desk

$4,500
£3,477.03
€4,019.78
CA$6,358.83
A$7,131.85
CHF 3,734.84
MX$86,658.88
NOK 47,426.18
SEK 44,963.36
DKK 30,005.52

About the Item

A rare, one-of-a-kind antique American folk decorated desk with beautifully aged distressed patina found in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. Hand-crafted in the Southern United States in the late 19th century, featuring elaborate hand carving and pyrography wood burning decoration in classical motif, kneehole desk form with raised gallery dated "1899", having a topped with a single door cabinet, supported by two columns of three drawers. Provenance / Acquisition: Found in a Mt. Juliet, Tennessee farmhouse Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Bright Star Antiques, Sulfur Springs, Texas. Specializing in early American antiques for over thirty years Dimensions: (approx) 51.5" High, 44.25" Wide, 16" Deep A wonderful museum quality example of folk art furniture, in great original unrestored antique condition. The piece presents well, with highly desirable heavily worn distressed rich warm patina. Well preserved, retaining original antique character marks and rustic charm throughout, including minor scattered losses and evidence of old restorations. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Delivered cleaned, waxed, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51.5 in (130.81 cm)Width: 44.25 in (112.4 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1899
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Museum quality example of folk art furniture in great original unrestored condition. Presents well, w/nicely aged warm rustic heavily distressed patina. Wear consistent with age & use, including minor scattered losses & evidence of old restorations.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977234226862

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