Vintage 1970's String Art Signed Louie

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A striking example of mid-1970s American string art, this sculptural wall piece features a hand-woven crown motif rendered in taut … Read more A striking example of mid-1970s American string art, this sculptural wall piece features a hand-woven crown motif rendered in taut metal wire, meticulously wrapped around small brads to create a floating, architectural geometry. The composition is mounted on a thick, weathered wood plank—likely reclaimed—its deep charcoal-black surface revealing knots, cracks, and saw marks that give the work a grounded, almost ceremonial quality.

The reverse is hand-signed and dated “Louie, 1974,” anchoring the piece firmly in its era, when string art briefly bridged folk craft and modernist abstraction. The crown form—graphic yet slightly irregular—suggests themes of authority, reverence, and handmade devotion, softened by the humility of its materials.

The contrast between the rigid geometry of the wire and the organic imperfections of the wood creates a quiet tension that feels both minimalist and soulful. Equally at home in a mid-century interior, a wabi-sabi space, or a curated gallery wall, this is a rare, authentic example of period string art that feels surprisingly current. See less