A late eighteenth-century Tyrolean armoire of solid pine, bearing its original hand-painted folk art finish and dated 1793 — placing its creation precisely in the final decade of the century. The painted decoration is characteristic of the Tyrolean tradition, which favored bold floral and geometric motifs rendered in the bright regional palette of the Alpine foothills. The survival of the original paint surface across more than two centuries is a significant distinction, rarely encountered at this level of preservation. The inscription of the date directly onto the piece provides an exact and verifiable provenance. A historically specific and highly characterful example of provincial Alpine craftsmanship.
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: Tyrol
Period: 18th Century
Dimensions: 44.5"W x 19.25"D x 67.25"H Crown: 48.25"W x 20.75"D
Inventory Number: AB39
Location: JAA
Price: $ 12950