FOLK ART FRAME CARVED WITH NAUTICAL MOTIFS
America, Circa 1880
Central recessed panel with two oval apertures surrounded by thick rings suspended from thin rings connected to chain links attached to an anchor. Below the anchor is an arrow aimed at a heart. Upper corners of panel with oak leaves and lower corners with acorns. Elements are deeply carved and finely detailed. Interior bullnose molding. Exterior raised panel with incised crosshatch pattern, executed with great precision. Houses reproduction maritime figural portraits.
21" x 25.5".

Small loss to one of the carved chain links. Few scattered age cracks.

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