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The Parcheesi game board, American, circa 1885, features a wonderfully crude yet charming design, painted on a 19 3/4” wide, …
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The Parcheesi game board, American, circa 1885, features a wonderfully crude yet charming design, painted on a 19 3/4” wide, single-plank solid walnut surface. The board, a make-do creation, reveals the rustic ingenuity and raw craftsmanship of its time.
The polychrome surface is a vibrant riot of colors, though the palette is far from refined. The hues—red, Black and Tan - are applied with a broad, almost reckless hand, giving the game board a playful, almost folk-art quality. Each color is layered thickly, contributing to a rough yet appealing texture, as if the paint itself is infused with the warmth of the wood beneath it.
The board’s edges are irregular, a clear result of the handmade nature of the piece. The solid walnut, dark and slightly weathered, holds a natural grain that peeks through the color in places, offering a rustic contrast to the bold painted areas. The game grid, where the familiar Parcheesi tracks are drawn, is outlined with uneven, freehand lines that seem more purposeful in their imperfection than accidental.
Provenance: From a prominent American Collector
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- Dimensions
- 19ʺW × 1ʺD × 19ʺH
- Styles
- Americana
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Walnut
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Original Condition Excellent Original Condition less
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