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981 - Rural transport cart, Spanish Popular School, 19th century W…
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Estimate €1,200 - €1,900
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Rural transport cart, Spanish Popular School, 19th century Wood assembled with wrought iron elements. An old draught cart used for agricultural transport and farm work, with an open structure, detachable sides, and spoked wheels reinforced with metal rims. The piece retains traces of folk polychromy in bluish and reddish tones, particularly visible on the panels and structural elements, adding a unique decorative value to its solid, functional design. The surfaces show pronounced signs of wear, erosion and cracking resulting from prolonged rural use, whilst the rusted ironwork and original chains enhance the historical authenticity of the piece. Its construction exemplifies the traditional craftsmanship typical of 19th-century Spanish folk carpentry, designed to ensure strength and adaptability to agricultural terrain. Its powerful visual presence, the quality of the weathered materials, and the historical value of its original function make this piece an exceptional example of rural material culture and ethnographic decorative arts.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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