Box - Oak - Basque Farmhouse

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Oak wooden box dating to the 20th century, in good used condition, with Gothic style elements; dimensions 30 cm wide, 6 cm high, and 14 cm deep, made in Europe.

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It is a box that looks as if it came straight from a Basque farmhouse, with that unmistakable blend of rusticity, symbolism, and craftsmanship that admits no imitation. The oak wood—dense, noble, with its pronounced grain—here shows the passage of time as an added value: small traces of use, slight irregularities, that natural darkening that only appears in pieces that have lived decades in a home.

On the lid stand out the reliefs of a bull and a cow, two figures deeply tied to the Basque rural imaginary. They are not treated as mere adornments, but as emblems: compact bodies, well defined, carved with a hand that knows the animal and respects it. The composition is direct, without frills, almost as if the craftsman wanted to leave a record of an identity, of a way of life.

The whole thing maintains that solid, sincere aesthetic of objects made to last, with no concessions to superfluous ornamentation. The carving is straightforward, the wood breathes authenticity, and the box, in its rectangular shape and robust construction, preserves the spirit of unique pieces: none equal, none repeatable. A handcrafted work that carries with it the memory of the farmhouse and the craft.

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It is a box that looks as if it came straight from a Basque farmhouse, with that unmistakable blend of rusticity, symbolism, and craftsmanship that admits no imitation. The oak wood—dense, noble, with its pronounced grain—here shows the passage of time as an added value: small traces of use, slight irregularities, that natural darkening that only appears in pieces that have lived decades in a home.

On the lid stand out the reliefs of a bull and a cow, two figures deeply tied to the Basque rural imaginary. They are not treated as mere adornments, but as emblems: compact bodies, well defined, carved with a hand that knows the animal and respects it. The composition is direct, without frills, almost as if the craftsman wanted to leave a record of an identity, of a way of life.

The whole thing maintains that solid, sincere aesthetic of objects made to last, with no concessions to superfluous ornamentation. The carving is straightforward, the wood breathes authenticity, and the box, in its rectangular shape and robust construction, preserves the spirit of unique pieces: none equal, none repeatable. A handcrafted work that carries with it the memory of the farmhouse and the craft.

Certified shipping and good packing.

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Gothic Style
Wood type
Oak
Title additional information
Basque Farmhouse
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
6 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
20th century
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Objects sold
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