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Dutch Folk Art Trade Sign

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
An 18th century trade sign from a Dutch West Indies shipping merchant. The carved and polychromed sign depicts a winged-foot mercury surrounded by garlands with his ship and the wares of tobacco merchant at his feet. This trade sign would function as a transom that was either glazed or open depending on the time of year.

H 39 in. x W 50 in. x D 2 in.

More Information

Origin:	Netherlands
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	carved and painted wood
Condition:	Good. very good original condition, small age cracks
Creation Date:	1790
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	cryfvqjywrmg
Incollect Reference #:	354668

Dimensions

W.	50 in;	H.	39 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	127 cm;	H.	99.06 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.