French 20th Century Painted Grape-Picking Hod - JAA
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French 20th Century Painted Grape-Picking Hod
Originating in France around 1900, this grape-picking hod has been decorated with later paint. The hod was a working vessel of the wine harvest, carried to collect picked grapes, and its shaped form follows that practical purpose. The applied paint decoration, added later, gives the piece colour and decorative appeal beyond its original function. Hods of this kind are now sought as decorative objects that evoke the rural traditions of the French wine country. The vessel suits display in a kitchen, garden room, or dining space, where it can serve as a sculptural object, a container for dried stems or foliage, or a rustic accent among country furnishings. Its association with the grape harvest gives it particular character in wine-themed and rural interiors. Combining an authentic agricultural form with decorative paint, the hod brings texture and a sense of working history to a room.
Antique Condition & Upholstery Disclaimer
This item is an authentic antique. Due to its age and historical use, signs of wear, surface variation, repairs, and imperfections are to be expected. These characteristics are inherent to antique pieces and contribute to their unique character and authenticity.Upholstery may show wear, subtle fading, texture variation, or irregularities consistent with age and use.Please review all photographs carefully for condition details and contact us prior to purchase with any questions.
Place of Origin: France
Period: 20th Century
Dimensions: 24.75"W x 18"D x 30.5"H
Inventory Number: AC179
Location: WRH
Price: $ 1750
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