Antique Italian Sicilian Carretto Folk Art Painted Donkey Horse Cart Panel 42"

Description

Antique Scicilian Carretto carved and folk art painted wooden panel originally the rear-most side of a donkey or small horse cart. The vertical posts would slot into matching holes on the floor of the cart. The center portion shows Saint George slaying the dragon and is flanked on each side by ballerinas in blue tutus. Around the edge above these images are carved flowers and dragons. Converted to be used as a hanging art sculpture.

Condition

Good Antique Condition – Chips/some splitting to wood but sturdy overall; fading/gentle wear to paint; see pictures

Dimensions

41.5” x 4” x 20” (Width x Depth x Height)