Rustic Antique Religious Folk Art Triptych Devotional Icon Painting Sculpture

Description

A stunning rustic antique religious folk art folding three carved wood panel devotional painting icon triptych, early 20th century or … more A stunning rustic antique religious folk art folding three carved wood panel devotional painting icon triptych, early 20th century or most likely much older, comprised of three patinated metal hinged sculptural shaped wooden panels decorated in parcel gilt and rich hand painted polychrome, depicting Saint with staff, flanked by two angels.

Dimensions: (approx)
15.5" High, 17" Wide, 0.75" Deep (open),
2" Deep (closed); 4lbs

A truly remarkable example, that presents wonderfully and it's rich coloring must be seen in person to be truly appreciated. Having nicely aged warm rustic heavily distressed patina over the whole, wood and chippy paint losses, attractive imperfections, wear consistent with significant age, use, handling, exposure, and typical of primitive folk art, adding beautiful antique character, elegant warmth, rustic charm, interesting historical depth that can only be acquired over very long periods of time! less