20th-century Tramp Art Box wild animal These carved gilded design elements

These carved gilded design elements were commonly used in 19th-century Europe to crown doors

from A Natural History of Uncommon Birds by George Edwards

and unexpected sustainable finds from around the world

Hand block printed on square heavy artist grade paper with sequins

6" L x 5" W x 12" H

20th-century Tramp Art Box wild animal These carved gilded design elementsThis early 20th century Tramp Art cabinet is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods. Antique tramp art boxes and storage are carved from layered scraps of wood, meticulously notched and stacked into geometric, chip carved patterns. They reflect the tramp art movements resourcefulness and quiet devotion to ornament, and transforming humble materials into personal objects. Details approx. 14" L x 12" W x 7" H Painted carved wood