Antique Folk Art Marble-Painted Liquor Bottles, A Pair, Circa Early 20th Century
Antique Folk Art Marble-Painted Liquor Bottles, A Pair, Circa Early 20th Century
Antique Folk Art Marble-Painted Liquor Bottles, A Pair, Circa Early 20th Century. The mundane transformed into something unique - two cork bottles, originally containing liquor (likely whiskey) were hand-dipped in paint to produce a gorgeous marbled surface. The larger bottle incorporates a wild array of color from bright orange and canary yellow to green and black. The smaller bottle has a molded wicker texture within the body and has a more subdued coloration applied to the surface. A cream ground is offset by areas of bright orange, turquoise and gray. A rare find, perfect for your favorite dried or fresh stems. Artist unknown.
From a rural community in South Carolina. The grand-daughter of the original owners remembered these prominently displayed on a shelf in their home as a child.
Presented as part of our “Nameless Art + Design” Show collection, January 2025.
Condition: Excellent antique condition. Areas of light rubbing and natural paint finish craquelure (as pictured).
Specs:
TALL : 10 7/8" H | 3 1/2" Diameter
SHORT: 7 3/4" H | 3 7/8" W | 2" Depth
