Tramp Art Cross Corner Mirror with Pyramid Carving, American, 19th Century

This Tramp Art mirror is a bold and deeply textural example of the form, its wide frame built with dramatic cross-form corner extensions and covered entirely in dense chip-carved pyramid and diamond patterns in an almost black espresso tone. The substantial depth of the frame gives it a strong three-dimensional presence on the wall, and the dark finish makes every carved facet catch the light in a different way. It is a commanding piece that works equally well as a singular statement or among other collected objects.