Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
This is an intricately hand-carved decorative wooden plate featuring dense folk-art botanical motifs and stylized flora, framed with scalloped borders. The reverse is fitted with a solid spun copper backing and hanging ring, demonstrating high-quality Mid-Century regional craftsmanship.
Story
Centuries of Carpathian woodcarving traditions met mid-century export craft in this decorative charger, blending intricate botanical relief with hand-fitted copper to create enduring folk art.
Maker / Origin
Likely produced by a master woodcarver or artisan cooperative (such as the Hutsul masters of western Ukraine or Cepelia craft cooperatives in Poland) who specialized in chip-carving, inlay, and relief woodware for domestic use and international folk-art exhibitions.
Condition & Value
The carved wooden surface shows crisp details with minor age-appropriate surface wear and light patina; the copper reverse shows natural oxidation and a securely attached hanger. Excellent structural condition.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.