Large Tramp Art Frame Frame Wood Metal Studs Early 20th Century France

Large antique wooden tramp art frame, photo frame that is very elaborately decorated in different levels and finished with metal studs, including old black and white family photo and antique passe-partout with blue ornaments, the frame is made of solid carved residual wood, such as cigar boxes and other leftover wood that was available, from france, early 20th century. Beautiful form of folk art, anyone could make a tramp art object with what they had in hand, which is why there are very rarely 2 identical pieces, these unique items have a high collector's value and are highly sought after. Usually, the people in the photos in these frames are the creators. Tramp art is a style of woodworking that emerged in america in the second half of the 19th century. Some of the defining features of tramp art include chip or notch carving, the reclaiming of inexpensive or available wood such as that from cigar boxes and shipping crates, the use of simple tools such as pocket knives, and the layering of materials into geometric shapes by means of of glue or nails. This object is completely original and in very good condition, the piece has a nice old-age patina, check the photos for more details! Dimensions: lh 55x47x3.5cm, inner size: 34x26cm. Weight: 1, 459kg.

Ref. : V6HWD8G9