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Swedish Folk Painting

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
A magnificent framed early 19th century Swedish folk art painting. This type of Swedish folk painting is known as a kurbitz, and this example is known to be from the north of Sweden and is dated 1832. The scene depicts the biblical story of the woman at the well. It is a rare form that depicts the flowering cucumber bush for which the kurbitz is named. Now in a custom hand-crafted frame.

More Information

Origin:	Sweden
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Good antique condition
Creation Date:	1832
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTR00002181
Incollect Reference #:	824820

Dimensions

W.	50.25 in;	H.	54 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	127.64 cm;	H.	137.16 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques, established in 1991, specializes in unique pieces with “soulfulness of character,” carefully curated by Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen. Visit us at The Gallery at 200 Lex in New York City or contact us at 212.249.6612 | ythantiques@yahoo.com.