Antique German Folk Art Hand Painted Pine Cabinet Armoire Fraktur & Angels 1760

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An authentic antique 18th century German/Swiss folk art hand painted armoire, cabinet(often referred to as a Bauernschrank or peasant cupboard), … Read more An authentic antique 18th century German/Swiss folk art hand painted armoire, cabinet(often referred to as a Bauernschrank or peasant cupboard), circa 1760.
Such cupboards were traditional vernacular pieces of furniture in rural European households across regions like Bavaria, Austria, and the Tyrol. They frequently served as customized bridal or wedding dowry gifts

This hand painted Alpine or South German Bauernschrank is a rare survivor, with original paint in very good condition. The cabinet's main ground having faux-grain and sponged decoration, the top with a painted stepped crown and painted dentil frieze below. The cabinet features traditional finely hand-painted floral decorations arranged in panels on the door, the door has the original hand-forged iron strap hinges and lock plate. To each side of the door are figurative cartouches with hand-painted putti (cherubs) inside decorative shield-like frames.
The cabinet is also decorated with German Fraktur Inscriptions: The upper and lower text blocks on the door are written in a historic German dialect and below are rough translations:
Top of door "Stand firm against the enemy. Flee from sin."
Middle of door "Do not fear the world. Be brave."
Left Angel "Where your treasure is, there is your heart also."
Right Angel "Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth."

Condition is very good indeed, and could easily be used as an everyday armoire for clothing. This very beautiful antique 18th century German cabinet with original folk art painted decoration id ready to grace your space. See less