Tramp Art: Ultimate Recycling
Tramp art double-breasted pyramid box on a stand, made from carved and stained private stock cigar boxes, 1880s–1890s, 12 in. h. by 9 in. w., $750.
Folk art is defined as art made by people who aren’t trained artists. “Tramp art” is a type of folk art. It includes items made by layering materials from cedar or mahogany cigar boxes and shipping crates, and chip carved boxes, lamps and picture frames. A recent sale by Slotin Folk Art Auction of Georgia […]