EXCEPTIONAL 19TH-CENTURY AMERICAN FOLK ART TINSEL "BOUQUET" PAINTING
This exceptional 19th-century American folk art tinsel "Bouquet" painting depicts a richly detailed floral bouquet rendered in reverse-painted glass with metallic foil and reflective accents against a black ground. Popular in America from the mid 19th century onward, tinsel paintings combined painted glass, crumpled foil, and ornamental detailing to create luminous compositions that shimmered under candlelight. Related examples are held in the collection of the American Folk Art Museum, where floral tinsel paintings are recognized as important examples of early American decorative arts.
- Medium: Paint and Foil on Glass, Period Frame
- Provenance: 19th-Century American
- Dimensions:
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This exceptional 19th-century American folk art tinsel "Bouquet" painting depicts a richly detailed floral bouquet rendered in reverse-painted glass with metallic foil and reflective accents against a black ground. Popular in America from the mid 19th century onward, tinsel paintings combined painted glass, crumpled foil, and ornamental detailing to create luminous compositions that shimmered under candlelight. Related examples are held in the collection of the American Folk Art Museum, where floral tinsel paintings are recognized as important examples of early American decorative arts.
- Medium: Paint and Foil on Glass, Period Frame
- Provenance: 19th-Century American
- Dimensions:
SAVED New York presents a curated collection of Vintage & Contemporary Art, including painting, works on paper, prints, textile, and sculpture. Every piece is carefully selected for its unique character and quality. Vintage works may exhibit natural aging, minor imperfections, or wear consistent with their period and history.
Professional shipping for larger pieces is arranged through trusted partners and billed separately. For additional information please contact info@saved-ny.com or visit our Studio & Showroom to view select pieces.