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Embers of Expression in Global Decorative Arts
By Douglas Schneible
Abstract
Pyrography—the art of burning designs into wood or other materials—has existed as a form of creative expression across continents for millennia. Often overlooked in the canon of decorative arts, pyrography reached its zenith during the Arts and Crafts Movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when it flourished as a refined craft celebrated for its blend of artistry, functionality, and natural materials. This article traces pyrography’s evolution from ancient utilitarian origins to its golden age in America and Europe, highlighting its global diversity and enduring aesthetic value.
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Pyrography
$3,500.00
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This is an extraordinarily beautiful 15 inch square antique hinged, hand incised and hand painted wooden Folk Art game board. The playing surface possesses great detail with images of chess pieces , ornate nouveau floral borders hand painted in a deep red color. The reverse is signed with painted tulips above a pair of contemplative...
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Pyrography
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First we’ve seen. The first one of just eight produced. A rare and superb earliest edition by this master of owl pyrography artisan Bert Peters entitled verso : “Saw Whet Owl “Male” “Female” , Bert Peters Pamplin, Va. 1/8 and followed by 1st wood burning of the DECADE of the 80s A superbly incised Arts...
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Native America & American Folk Art
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Fine American Arts and Crafts Pyrography lidded shirt waist chest with depictions of charming honey bees and blossoming poppy flowers, early 20th century. Please view our video. This simple yet elaborate antique American folk art pyrography arts and crafts period wooden chest possesses canted sides and legs and is highly detailed and was hand crafted...
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Pyrography
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From an old Pennsylvania collection comes this remarkable unique early pyrography American survivor. This American tall round lidded box may have been a wedding present and intended for use for storing sewing materials, as a humidor for tobacco, or simply a safe keeping valuables box during the early to mid 19th century. The incised figures...
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Pyrography
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An unusual clever depiction of a male and female seated on a cushioned bench together- fine mid century Arts and crafts pyrography style portraiture. Attractive mid century contemporary craftsmanship. Signed reverse Danelle ’82. Excellent quality. Dimensions: 24 inches high and 12 inches wide. Handmade, hand stained and hand burned using pyrographic techniques. Provenance: New England...
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Pyrography
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World’ss earliest known pyrography vessel, Nazca Culture , circa 400 AD This unique work of art is a hand-incised half gourd using an early pyrographic (pyrography) wood burned technique that depicts in a circular band four stylized birds amidst embedded mother of pearl disc shaped inserts. . Dimensions: 3 inches high and 5.5 inches diameter...
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Pyrography
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A finely incised large mid 20th century representation of “Aberdeen Herring Fleet 1885” – a 19th century fishing fleet, signed lower left. Signed lower right by British artist H Gow. Excellent quality. Original handsome frame. Dimensions: 28 inches high and 48 inches wide. Handmade, hand stained and hand burned using pyrographic techniques. Provenance: New England...
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Pyrography
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From an old western Wyoming estate and dated 1941. Four unique Old West Native American panel works of art, circa 1941. This is a rare and beautiful mid century set of four (4) hand incised hard wood panels depicting Native First Americans on horses moving through pine forests and rock out crops – all hand...
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Pyrography
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An unusually fine mid century Arts and crafts pyrography portrait of two Dutch children amidst a scene of a windmill , home, boat and water. Attractively hand stained or painted with a handsome frame like outer border. Excellent quality for this studio. Back side is paper labeled No 1013 Dutch scene, wood from the Dibble...
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Pyrography
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American Illustrator Philadelphian Thomas Guernsey Moore Pyrography Signed, Woman with Parasol and Shawl. Hand painted pyrography. Dimensions: 9.75 Inches high and 8.6 inches wide. Signed in small script lower middle left History: Based in Philadelphia for most of his career, Thomas Guernsey Moore was best known for his work as an illustrator, designer, and decorator....
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Pyrography
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A sensitive and superb antique Arts and crafts pyrography portrait of a Rembrandt gentleman. This is a beautiful hand incised image “After Rembrandt” hand created by Norman Kingsley and signed/dated NWK June 1899 on reverse. It is all hand incised and hand stained. It details a subject image after Rembrandt which Kingsley specialized. Dimensions: 21.5″...
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Pyrography
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From an old New England collection of fine Arts & Crafts furnishings. A handsome original deeply carved , pyrography, and stained round platter work of art, circa 1920 Signed reverse for Paul Fouillen : Pf Deposee Qui M This is a superbly hand carved platter – hand incised and hand painted and dating to the...
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Pyrography
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A sensitive and superb antique Arts and crafts pyrography portrait of a lady in a feathered hat. This unique work of art was hand incised in 1898 by Charles H. F. Turner (1848-1908) . Signed obverse lower left : CHT 98 Boston Art Club Exhibition label verso: Flemish Girl- Artist C H Turner. – Return...
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Pyrography
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A sensitive and superb antique Arts and crafts pyrography portrait of a robed mother with her sleeping infant in arms. This unique work of art is hand incised by a highly skilled artisan using pyrographic techniques. Mounted in an old fine wood frame. It is signed lower right : A. Veronesi Lv GR NO fecit...
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Native America & American Folk Art
$750.00
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Vintage pair (2) Folk Art or Outsider Art Portraits of Native Americans. The female displays braided hair and a necklace with pendant of possible an acorn or shell; the male with a feather extending from his hair and with a neckace and breast plate. These are original detailed hand incised works of art on reclaimed...
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Native America & American Folk Art
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From an important thirty year old New England collection of American Folk Art Pyrography Arthur Grinnell Fire Screen (1854-1924) This original circa 1910 fire screen- framed pyrography on green stained poplar wood (used on his boxes and frames) – was created by Arthur Grinnell , New Bedford, Massachusetts. This fire screen is two sided having...
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Native America & American Folk Art
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Unique Historical Work of Art Dated 1918 “L’Astronome (The Astronomer) by Fedinant Roybet. This is an original and one-of-a-kind artistic presentation- a superb pyrography incising on wood entitled verso “The Astronomer” by Fedinant Roybet. Signed A. Hougue 30/3 1918 lower right. It is probably the French artist Jean Louis Marie Adrien de la Hougue, (1874...
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Native America & American Folk Art
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Unique Historical Framed Account Dating to the Early 1800’s, signed Quaker Potts This is an original and one-of-a-kind enactment artistically presented on wood of George Washington kneeling in prayer at Valley Forge. It’s an impressive hand incised work of art on wood panel. President Washington kneels over his scabbard and hat with an inscription above...
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Native America & American Folk Art
$900.00
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Black Americana Antique Folk Art or Outsider Art Portrait Black American Lawyer, Signed June 10, 1862 This is an original historical and detailed hand incised work of art on wood panel with original gold gilt frame of a black American This unique work of art is hand incised using pyrographic techniques. Front: The front portrays...
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Native America & American Folk Art
$275.00
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American folk art Pyrography pair Flying Ducks. This is an original and beautifully detailed hand incised work of art on wood panel of five (5) flying ducks. This unique work of art is hand incised using pyrographic techniques. It is signed lower left E. H. Hart. Dimensions: 9.75 iniches wide and 12 inches high. Provenance:...
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