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Central European dowry chest in polychromed pine – Central Europe, 1889 – Storage cabinet
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Central European dowry chest in polychromed pine – Central Europe, 1889

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Dowry chest in pine wood, hand-polychromed and dated 1889, in the tradition of Central European folk art. A domestic bridal piece halfway between a marriage trunk and a linen chest, representative of late 19th-century Central European folk art. In the Alpine and Carpathian regions, the painted chest formed part of the trousseau a bride brought into marriage. It contained textiles, embroidered garments and small personal objects prepared over years. The polychromy was never decorative by chance: each motif — tulips, posies, garlands — referred to a folk iconography linked to fertility, domestic protection and new life. It is built from pine boards joined at mitred corners and reinforced with interior battens. The flat lid opens on wrought-iron hinges and retains its original lock plate. The front is structured by two finely carved side pilasters and a central panel containing the main painted decoration. The sides, also polychromed, complete the decorative scheme. The patina is the piece’s most expressive feature: the original polychromy shows very advanced ageing, with wear in rub areas, an overall darkening that unifies the pigments and small losses that reveal the ground and the wood beneath. The lid, especially, presents an almost abstract pictorial surface where the original motif coexists with the marks of use. These traces are inseparable from the documentary and emotional value of the chest. Thanks to its expressive surface and historical weight, it works well in contemporary rustic, eclectic, bohemian or country-house interiors, where it can serve as a chest at the foot of the bed, an entrance bench with storage, a coffee table with character or a witness piece in a bedroom. Its generous scale makes it a leading piece of the room. Details Ref.: AM32007 Dimensions: Width: 94 cm Depth: 56 cm Height: 77 cm Style: Central European folk art Materials and techniques: Pine wood; mitred construction; original tempera polychromy; carved side pilasters; original wrought-iron hardware Place of origin: Central Europe Period: Late 19th century Date of manufacture: 1889 (dated) Condition: Good. Original patina and paintwork with very advanced ageing. May show paint wear on the lid This piece is part of the curated collection of Amaru Antiques, Barcelona. ONE OF A KIND PIECE Additional details: - Brand: AMARU - Style: Folk Art - Style: Central European Folk Art - Material: Pine - Material: Wrought iron - Period: Late 19th century
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CategoryStorage cabinetConditionGoodHeight94 cmWidth56 cmDepth77 cmSeller locationGelida (Barcelona), SpainDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup

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