this original painting of a cute little squirrel is done on a piece of hand carved birch wood and framed in a beautiful, late 1800s handcrafted wood frame. the frame has aesthetic elements of Black Forest, East Lake, and Filigree. part of the ongoing objet d'art series, I've been collecting antique frames and boxes to serve as homes for original paintings. I carve birch wood to fit the often irregularly-shaped frames and boxes. setting the art into its "frame," I consider the painting and the framing a single piece of artwork. what makes this special: in addition to the beautifully detailed carved frame, which is in excellent condition given its age, materials include vintage postage stamps, book lining from the 1800s, and handwritten letters from the 1800s. as soon as I saw this frame, I knew it had to contain a squirrel portrait. the frame can be propped up on a flat surface (please note: there is no easel backing on the frame) or displayed on a wall by attached pink velvet ribbon. the frame originally hung from ribbon which disintegrated due to age. the ribbon can be easily removed from the frame. I recommend hanging the art in indirect light. the artwork has been signed on the back of the frame. size is approximately 6" in width and 8.5" in height. the painting is about .25" in depth. this sweet gray squirrel is the perfect addition to a farmhouse, cabin, or a cottage on the edge of the woods. a great gift for a squirrel fan, antique collector, an objet d'art lover, or a nature enthusiast.

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