Paint-decorated Bride's Box

Description:

Paint-decorated Bride's Box, probably Viechtauer Valley, Austria, early 19th century, bentwood box decorated in the "Onion" pattern in white, red, and blue on a natural ground, (imperfections),ht. 7 1/2, wd. 10 1/2, dp. 17 in.
Estimate $300-500

splits and losses to the top and top edge, split to side near lashing, minor paint wear overall.


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