Lovely 19th C. Painted Doll Scale Bench primitive board This sweet little acrobatic clown

This sweet little acrobatic clown

She's made of oil cloth

masterfully executed

and it could again

The wood is gorgeous

Lovely 19th C. Painted Doll Scale Bench primitive board This sweet little acrobatic clownAnother week, another piece of miniature furniture, this a very lovely paint decorated antique bench, 3rd quarter 19th c. I would guess. Red and black painted flourishes on the seat, front and back, against what looks perhaps like a now much mellowed gold, and a layer of varnish over top. A bit of separation between the left side piece and bench, minor; one could give it a light tap with a hammer if desired. Red paint on the underside, with a note