A French Painted Pine Folk Art Trinket Box in the Form of a Rabbit c.1840-60 sub-Decorative Objects In the 1830s

In the 1830s

There are chipped losses

for stand attachment

There is a possibility the figure is American due to folk art negro dolls being popular there though the uncertainty of the figures origin is part of his charm

‘addiction’ and ‘gullibility’ with each section painted within black and cream outlines on an ochre base

A French Painted Pine Folk Art Trinket Box in the Form of a Rabbit c.1840-60 sub-Decorative Objects In the 1830sOrigin: French Period: 2nd Empire Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1840 60 Width: 6. 5 Height: 5 Depth: 3 The charming sunshine yellow painted French trinket box in the form of a rabbit, with red eyes and black painted facial details, the top section being hinged and sliding to reveal a vacant hollowed out paprika red interior, the whole being provincially made and of folk art interest. The box has had some historic repairs as photographed with the ears