Russian Folk Art Painted Serving Cart

Description

A rare vintage Russian folk art painted serving cart side table, featuring hand carved, painted and laqueured solid wood frame, … more A rare vintage Russian folk art painted serving cart side table, featuring hand carved, painted and laqueured solid wood frame, polychrome decorated rectangular top, apron and lower tier shelf with partial raised wooden gallery, turned supports and carved side panels on squared tapered legs terminating on a square foot with inset roller balls for ease of movement.

Signed, retaining original stamped maker's mark to underside: "M" atop "O" in dotted circle over "Russia"

Provenance:
Acquisition; from an exceptional Weston, Connecticut private estate

Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 28.5" High, 28" Wide, 19.75" Deep
Second shelf is 16.5" High, 17.5" deep

Great original condition with beautifully aged patina over the whole. Organically distressed paint finish with minor losses and craquelure finish. Age appropriate wear including minor stains, scratches, nicks to wood do not detract from the aesthetics but only adds to the overall antique character, rustic old world charm and historical depth acquired from a life well lived. Very strong, solid, sturdy and structurally sound.

Delivered cleaned, waxed, and ready for immediate use. less