
Upcycled Antique Two-Pane Window Painting
This is a unique piece of folk art or decorative salvage consisting of an antique wood-framed, two-pane sash window. The top pane features an original landscape painting, likely oil or acrylic, depicting a pastoral European-style scene with a dirt road leading toward a thatched-roof cottage and a windmill under a warm, late-afternoon sky. The bottom pane has been painted in a solid, dark forest green, possibly to serve as a chalkboard surface or purely for color-blocking contrast. The wooden frame is painted white and exhibits significant distress, with visible chipping, cracking, and a weathered patina that suggests an early to mid-20th-century origin for the original window structure. The construction uses simple joinery typical of architectural salvage. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures on the front of the artwork. The overall craftsmanship is rustic and indicative of a 'shabby chic' aesthetic, where the imperfections of the aged wood are celebrated. Condition-wise, the frame shows substantial paint loss and some small gouges, while the painted glass surface appears somewhat matte with minor surface scuffs, adding to its vintage character.
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Estimated Value
$150 - $250
Basic Information
Category
Folk Art / Architectural Salvage
Appraised On
February 16, 2026
Estimated Value
$150 - $250
Item Description
This is a unique piece of folk art or decorative salvage consisting of an antique wood-framed, two-pane sash window. The top pane features an original landscape painting, likely oil or acrylic, depicting a pastoral European-style scene with a dirt road leading toward a thatched-roof cottage and a windmill under a warm, late-afternoon sky. The bottom pane has been painted in a solid, dark forest green, possibly to serve as a chalkboard surface or purely for color-blocking contrast. The wooden frame is painted white and exhibits significant distress, with visible chipping, cracking, and a weathered patina that suggests an early to mid-20th-century origin for the original window structure. The construction uses simple joinery typical of architectural salvage. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures on the front of the artwork. The overall craftsmanship is rustic and indicative of a 'shabby chic' aesthetic, where the imperfections of the aged wood are celebrated. Condition-wise, the frame shows substantial paint loss and some small gouges, while the painted glass surface appears somewhat matte with minor surface scuffs, adding to its vintage character.
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