Description
Antique, folk art by Anthony Frederi, Nantucket Round, Wood Pantry Litho-Box/Lid. Nantucket original art box with beautiful depiction of a couple amongst a vibrant floral setting. The box interior is a Canary yellow with natural wood grain veins. Excellent wedding/heirloom gift for the antique/folk art enthusiast;, a beautiful and functional display piece, or sewing box. Antique, covered box made by and labeled TONY SARG, by the American folk artist and puppeteer. Nantucket original art box with beautiful depiction of a couple amongst a vibrant floral setting. The box interior is a Canary yellow with natural wood grain veins. Excellent wedding/heirloom gift for the antique/folk art enthusiast;, a beautiful and functional display piece, or sewing box. Original label on the base. In excellent, age-appropriate condition and wear. Born in Guatemala, Sarg was a multi-disciplined artist,animator, designed Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade balloons; illustrated children's books and magazine covers. He was a puppeteer; and designer of interiors for high-end stores/restaurants, including the supper club at the Waldorf Astoria. he was hired to create artwork for the 1939 New York World's Fair, including the official pictoral map. 7x3in Anthony Frederick Sarg (1880–1942)