Hand-Painted Folk Wardrobe with Monogrammed AMW, Southern Germany, 1824

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Impressive two-door folk armoire with richly painted front panels. The door inserts feature tall, stylized floral arrangements in vivid colors … Read more Impressive two-door folk armoire with richly painted front panels. The door inserts feature tall, stylized floral arrangements in vivid colors set against a dark blue background, framed by red-painted moldings. Above the panels, the monogram AMW and the date 1824 are inscribed. Typical of early 19th-century southern German craftsmanship, the piece showcases a dynamic interplay of striped, wavy, and foliate patterns—a striking example of rural decorative art. See less