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Antique Pine Marriage Box with Folk Painting
Ref: 5449
A beautifully painted marriage or dowry trunk from S-E Hessen state bordering into Bavaria, a typical piece from this region with hand painted inscription along the bottom and date of 1861, the palette of pastels and lace-like whites on dark blue & brown ground colours is also characteristic. A piece from the same workshop dated to 1850 can be found in Koln State Collection. The inscription here is a blessing promising a beautiful life lived with God.
Central-West Germany c.1860
H: 45cm (17.7in)
W: 56cm (22.0in)
D: 110cm (43.3in)
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