Bright Beautiful Gameboard American, ca. 1870  

An exceptional example with rich colors that are eye-catching even from across a room.

Each square divided into halves with similar hues yet at different intensities, creating a movement that feels three-dimensional. The artist enclosed the board within a black border which influenced the perception of even more saturation, while enlivening the border with pin-striping and tiny bursts. “Square” cut-nail applied picture-frame molding to the single board. Finely crazed surface; some old abrasions and touch up.

An authentic antique that would enhance either the historic or modern home. About 15 1/2 inches square x 1 inch thick.

Provenance: Long time top-shelf Southern gameboard collection.