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American Folk Art Architectural Box in the Tramp Art Tradition Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s)
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  • American Folk Art Architectural Box in the Tramp Art Tradition Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s)
  • American Folk Art Architectural Box in the Tramp Art Tradition Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s)
  • American Folk Art Architectural Box in the Tramp Art Tradition Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s)
  • American Folk Art Architectural Box in the Tramp Art Tradition Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s)
  • American Folk Art Architectural Box in the Tramp Art Tradition Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s)
  • American Folk Art Architectural Box in the Tramp Art Tradition Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s)
  • American Folk Art Architectural Box in the Tramp Art Tradition Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s)
  • American Folk Art Architectural Box in the Tramp Art Tradition Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s)
  • American Folk Art Architectural Box in the Tramp Art Tradition Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s)
American Folk Art Architectural Box in the Tramp Art Tradition Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s)
$125.00 USD

A visually striking handmade folk art box constructed in the tramp art tradition using layered wooden craft sticks, exhibiting a bold coffin-form silhouette with stepped, architectural sides. The lid is richly ornamented with applied turned wooden bosses arranged in a rhythmic geometric pattern, centered by a shaped handle.

The sides are further embellished with carved and applied tulip-form motifs, lending a strong graphic presence reminiscent of Pennsylvania Dutch decorative traditions. The carefully executed interior reveals a thoughtfully constructed, fully finished compartment, underscoring the maker’s attention to both form and function.

The surface displays a warm, consistent patina, enhancing the sculptural quality of the piece. A particularly strong example of mid-20th century American folk ingenuity, bridging traditional tramp art aesthetics with later materials.

Dimensions: 17” W x 8 1/2” D x 6 1/2” H