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Description
A richly patinated mid-century hand-painted wooden bowl featuring vibrant floral decoration in the European folk art tradition. The interior showcases …
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A richly patinated mid-century hand-painted wooden bowl featuring vibrant floral decoration in the European folk art tradition. The interior showcases a stylized bouquet of painterly red and coral blooms with olive and ochre foliage, framed by a scrolling green and cream border. The expressive brushwork and layered pigments give the piece a lively, almost sculptural presence.
Executed on a hand-turned wooden form, the bowl displays a warm, aged surface with beautiful craquelure and visible wood grain, adding depth and authenticity. The floral motif and freehand technique strongly reference Eastern European and Alpine tole painting traditions, where everyday household objects were elevated through decorative painting.
While unsigned, the construction and painting style suggest Central or Eastern Europe (likely Germany, Austria, or the Balkans), circa 1940s–1960s. Comparable examples from this period—particularly from Croatian and Austrian workshops—feature similar bold florals and hand-painted detailing.
This piece was likely intended as a decorative serving or display bowl, though today it functions best as a statement decorative object.
Condition:
Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Surface shows intentional craquelure, minor paint loss, and patina consistent with age, enhancing its authenticity and character.
Materials:
Hand-turned wood, hand-painted surface
Dimensions:
8" Diameter
1.5" Tall
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- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 8ʺD × 1.5ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paint
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Surface shows intentional craquelure, minor paint loss, and patina consistent with age, enhancing its … moreGood vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Surface shows intentional craquelure, minor paint loss, and patina consistent with age, enhancing its authenticity and character. less
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