{"product_id":"antique-german-folk-art-hand-painted-pine-cabinet-armoire-fraktur-angels-1760","title":"Antique German Folk Art Hand Painted Pine Cabinet Armoire Fraktur \u0026 Angels 1760","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic antique 18th century German\/Swiss folk art hand painted armoire, cabinet(often referred to as a Bauernschrank or peasant cupboard), circa 1760.\u003cbr\u003eSuch cupboards were traditional vernacular pieces of furniture in rural European households across regions like Bavaria, Austria, and the Tyrol. They frequently served as customized bridal or wedding dowry gifts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand painted Alpine or South German Bauernschrank is a rare survivor, with original paint in very good condition. The cabinet's main ground having faux-grain and sponged decoration, the top with a painted stepped crown and painted dentil frieze below. The cabinet features traditional finely hand-painted floral decorations arranged in panels on the door, the door has the original hand-forged iron strap hinges and lock plate. To each side of the door are figurative cartouches with hand-painted putti (cherubs) inside decorative shield-like frames.\u003cbr\u003eThe cabinet is also decorated with German Fraktur Inscriptions: The upper and lower text blocks on the door are written in a historic German dialect and below are rough translations:\u003cbr\u003eTop of door \"Stand firm against the enemy. Flee from sin.\"\u003cbr\u003eMiddle of door \"Do not fear the world. Be brave.\"\u003cbr\u003eLeft Angel \"Where your treasure is, there is your heart also.\"\u003cbr\u003eRight Angel \"Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is very good indeed, and could easily be used as an everyday armoire for clothing. This very beautiful antique 18th century German cabinet with original folk art painted decoration id ready to grace your space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51015488569530,"sku":"BB-115175","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/7801\/files\/Untitled-1-Recovered_cd7acd1e-9406-4b47-9c06-058d1a8a8b40.jpg?v=1794523930","url":"https:\/\/bloomsburypdx.com\/products\/antique-german-folk-art-hand-painted-pine-cabinet-armoire-fraktur-angels-1760","provider":"BLOOMSBURY FINE ART \u0026 ANTIQUES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}