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Untitled Nail Assemblage (Outsider Art)
19th/early 20th century
Hand-forged iron nails on weathered wood base
18.5 × 4.3 × 5.2 …
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Untitled Nail Assemblage (Outsider Art)
19th/early 20th century
Hand-forged iron nails on weathered wood base
18.5 × 4.3 × 5.2 in (47 × 11 × 13 cm)
This enigmatic found-object composition consists of various-sized hand-forged iron nails permanently adhered to a heavily patinated wooden substrate. The work's origin remains ambiguous—possibly functioning as:
- An early merchant's nail display sample
- A spontaneously created outsider artwork
The nails exhibit a subtle size progression across the board, suggesting either intentional arrangement or practical reuse. Their irregular hammer marks and rusted surfaces document early blacksmithing techniques, while the wood's deep weathering reveals decades of environmental exposure.
Material Analysis:
- Nails: 19th-century square-cut type with hand-wrought heads
- Wood: Likely repurposed oak or chestnut beam
- Patina: Stable iron oxide layers with natural verdigris
Condition:
- Structurally sound metal-to-wood adhesion
- Heavy but stable patination throughout
- Surface wear consistent with age
Comparable vernacular ironwork can be found in the collections of the American Folk Art Museum (NYC) and Musée des Arts Brut (Lausanne).
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- Dimensions
- 18.5ʺW × 4.3ʺD × 5.2ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Abstract
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Chestnut
- Condition Notes
- In used condition with wear consistent with age. Refer to pictures for details. In used condition with wear consistent with age. Refer to pictures for details. less
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