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Mid-20th Century Painted Folk Art Cross on Corrugated Tin Roof Base

$3,500
£2,697.85
€3,227.19
CA$5,089.95
A$5,247.34
CHF 2,981.50
MX$66,421.80
NOK 34,142.32
SEK 35,768.31
DKK 24,125.22

About the Item

1950s-1960s; United States Vintage farmhouse-style painted folk art cross. This large rustic piece features a handmade wooden cross with pointed ends and a weathered yellow-painted surface. The cross is mounted on a freestanding faux roof ridge constructed with corrugated tin roofing, giving it the appearance of an architectural element removed from a rural church or farmhouse structure. The piece is undated and unmarked. 70" H x 27" W x 31" D Freight Dimensions: 31" L x 27" W x 70" H This piece will need to ship via freight. For information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms & Conditions page. MM - 106412 - 062323 LV - 106412 - 101926
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 70 in (177.8 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 31 in (78.74 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s-1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Shows wear consistent with age and use, including weathered paint, scratches, scuffs, surface marks, oxidation, discoloration, and aging to the corrugated tin roofing. Please refer to photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Dekalb, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LV - 106412 - 1019261stDibs: LU10033252648372

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