PAIR OF EARLY 20TH-CENTURY AMERICAN FOLK ART TINSEL PAINTINGS
This Pair of 19th-Century American Folk Art Tinsel Paintings features complementary still life compositions depicting fruit baskets, with one including a perched bird, rendered against cream grounds. Tinsel paintings were a 19th-century art form where reverse-painted glass is layered over metallic foil to create luminous, dimensional imagery. These shimmering works were designed to sparkle under candle and gaslight in Victorian-era parlors. The largest collection of tinsel paintings can be found at the American Folk Art Museum in New York.
- Medium: Paint and Foil on Glass, Period Frame
- Provenance: Early 20th-Century American
- Dimensions: 14 in x 16 in
SAVED New York offers a comprehensive collection of curated antique and vintage pieces, including furniture, lighting, decorative accessories, and art. Minor imperfections and patina reflect each item's authentic character 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.
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This Pair of 19th-Century American Folk Art Tinsel Paintings features complementary still life compositions depicting fruit baskets, with one including a perched bird, rendered against cream grounds. Tinsel paintings were a 19th-century art form where reverse-painted glass is layered over metallic foil to create luminous, dimensional imagery. These shimmering works were designed to sparkle under candle and gaslight in Victorian-era parlors. The largest collection of tinsel paintings can be found at the American Folk Art Museum in New York.
- Medium: Paint and Foil on Glass, Period Frame
- Provenance: Early 20th-Century American
- Dimensions: 14 in x 16 in
SAVED New York offers a comprehensive collection of curated antique and vintage pieces, including furniture, lighting, decorative accessories, and art. Minor imperfections and patina reflect each item's authentic character 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.