{"product_id":"exceptional-dated-1931-american-folk-art-wall-box-with-whimsical-reclining-stag-and-elaborate-applied-carvings","title":"Exceptional Dated 1931 American Folk Art Wall Box with Whimsical Reclining Stag and Elaborate Applied Carvings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican, Possibly Pennsylvania or New York | Dated 1931\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted Wood | Wonderful Original-Appearing Surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully charming and highly decorative American folk art wall box, dated 1931, featuring an extraordinary assortment of whimsical applied carvings and imaginative handmade details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe centerpiece is a delightful reclining stag with exaggerated antlers, expressive features, and a wonderfully naive, storybook quality. The dramatically scalloped backboard is decorated with heart-shaped leaves, scrolling foliage, raised numerals forming the date 1931, and two narrow mirror recesses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEqually appealing are the elaborate pierced floral decorations, scalloped edging, and beautifully fashioned fretwork embellishing the hinged lid and sides. Nearly every surface displays the maker’s creativity and wonderfully individual craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rich, beautifully aged surface combines warm honey-brown wood with deeper oxidized tones, creating tremendous folk art character. Possibly influenced by Pennsylvania German decorative traditions, this unusual wall box is a delightful example of American vernacular craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good overall, with a wonderful original-appearing surface and minor age-related wear. One small mirror is missing; the remaining mirror displays attractive aged silvering. Applied carvings appear well preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkism Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67923081658477,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/1957\/4381\/files\/IMG_5180.jpg?v=1793562368","url":"https:\/\/folkismantiques.com\/products\/exceptional-dated-1931-american-folk-art-wall-box-with-whimsical-reclining-stag-and-elaborate-applied-carvings","provider":"Folkism Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}