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An exceptional late nineteenth-century Odd Fellows architectural ceiling medallion originally designed to surround a suspended chandelier or lighting fixture. The deeply modeled circular form is painted a vivid blue and ornamented with carved and applied devices representing traditional Odd Fellows iconography, including a heart-in-hand, hourglass, bow and arrows, and three interlocking links. The symbols surround an unusually elaborate projecting central chandelier boss composed of radial and faceted geometric elements. Concentric zigzag moldings, raised bosses, scrolling ornaments and diamond devices animate the broad painted field, while a faceted outer edge completes the strongly sculptural composition.
Collected in Baltimore, Maryland, the medallion survives with a particularly desirable undisturbed original surface. An outstanding example of American fraternal folk art, combining architectural ornament, symbolic imagery, bold geometric design, and exceptional surface. (Included is a custom fabricated wall-mounting devise for display)
Origin: American; collected in Baltimore, Maryland
Item Date: Circa 1890
Measurement: Approximately 39" diameter; 15" depth at center
Material: Carved and applied wood; polychrome and gold-painted decoration
Item Condition: Outstanding untouched condition retaining original blue and gold-painted surfaces with desirable age-related wear and patina.
Price: $12,375
SKU 859-113
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.