Fine American Arts and Crafts Pyrography lidded shirt waist chest with depictions of charming honey bees and blossoming poppy flowers, early 20th century.

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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 of pine wood. It had been carefully hand burned and vibrantly painted with unusually seen American naturalistic symbols.

A unique and attractive one-of-a-kind antique folk art work of art circa early 20th century .

Possibly attributed to artisan Charles M. Richter who crafted , pyrographed, and signed a similar painted and pyrography chest in 1907 (please view last two photographs).

This all original work of art is finely hand incised and hand stained using pyrographic technique. The resulting warm honey brown color of its finish and brilliant colors enhance its desirability and value. No handles are present.

The craftsmanship and details are superb.

Dimensions: 17.5 inches high and 29 inches wide

Handmade and hand burned using pyrographic techniques

Provenance: Old Atlantic Coast Collection

History of the Pyrography:
py·rog·ra·phy, a noun, is the art or technique of decorating wood or leather by burning a design on the surface with a heated metallic point. Pyrography was particular popular in America and Europe during the last quarter of the 19th century and first quarter of the 20th century.

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