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Arts And Crafts Fire Screen, Signed Arthur Grinnell 1854-1924

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From an important thirty year old New England collection of American Folk Art Pyrography Arthur Grinnell Fire Screen (1854-1924) This original circa 1910 fire screen- framed pyrography on green stained poplar wood (used on his boxes and frames) - was created by Arthur Grinnell , New Bedford, Massachusetts. This fire screen is two sided having excellent workmanship on both sides: a charming landscape on one side and equally charming mother and child on the other side, inserted inserted into a handsome hand carved footed display frame. The landscape design is a classic motif for Grinnell and the mother and child are reminiscent of designs by Harvey Ellis. This is the largest known work of art and example of Grinnell's work. Dimensions: 35.5 inches high and 31.75 inches wide and 15 inches deep at feet. Arthur Grinnell: He worked in New Bedford from 1899 to 1924 and was elected as a Master Craftsman by the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts in 1915. This is the largest known and a most important work by this craftsman. Provenance: important thirty year old New England collection of American Folk Art Pyrography History of American Folk Art Pyrography Py·rog·ra·phy, a noun, is the folk art technique of decorating wood or leather by burning a design on the surface with a heated metallic point. Pyrography was particular popular in America and Europe during the last quarter of the 19th century and first quarter of the 20th century. All works of art are guaranteed authentic and as described.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 31.75 in (80.65 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Style:
    Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    South Burlington, VT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1289241307792

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