1763222

Antique Cupboard, Drop Front, Breton Syle #1763222

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Antique Cupboard, Drop Front, Breton Syle #1763222
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THIS IS TRULY A UNIQUE ANTIQUE! The carvings on this Breton piece are absolutely magnificent!</em></td>
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From Brittany France, the Bretons have a long history of struggle for freedom and independence. Brittany is a large peninsula in Northwestern France and has ancient Celtic ties. The Bretons have preserved the ancient Celtic lifestyle and have been compared with the Amish people of America. Typical Breton carvings are of people who really lived or events in their lives. The pieces are passed down through the generations to family members who continue to carve on the piece. Teaching their children the art of wood carving at an early age the Breton people preserve their unique History. Each distinctive piece of Breton Carvings are rare and tell the story of it?s maker and history. Because it is passed down through families it is rare to come across one! If you are serious about unique antiques the Breton is the way to go. You have found a rare treasure, a Breton Bar made of beautiful chestnut. The coloring and carved detail of this piece is amazing. The detailed workmanship shows the reunion of a couple with a loved male relative. On the upper panel you can notice the exquisite details in the folds of the woman?s dress, planted fields in the background, and even a tree complete with individual leaves and birds! The second panel describes through beautiful carvings the feelings between this man and woman. Again the details are immaculate, from the jug the woman is holding, to the detailed furniture behind them and even their slender fingers! The third panel shows the same woman serving ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Very Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Late 1800's</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:France</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:24.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:40.75</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:59.5</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Antique Cupboard, Drop Front, Breton Syle</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:French Breton</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Chestnut, Original Hardware</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Provo, UT</td></tr>
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