Vintage Polish Straw Art Sigismund's Column Warsaw 1960s Wood Frame For Sale

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Vintage Polish Straw Art Sigismund's Column Warsaw 1960s Wood Frame:
$39.99

Vintage Polish Straw Marquetry — Sigismund's Column, Warsaw Circa 1960s | 13" × 9.5" | Original Wood Frame

A striking example of mid-century Polish folk art, this handcrafted straw marquetry picture depicts Sigismund's Column (Kolumna Zygmunta) in Warsaw's historic Castle Square, with a Baroque church dome visible in the background.

The Artwork This piece was created using traditional obrazki słomkowe (straw picture) techniques — thin strips of natural wheat straw are carefully cut, arranged, and inlaid against a black backing to create depth, shadow, and architectural detail. The varying golden tones of the straw itself provide the entire palette; no paint is used. The result is a luminous, textured silhouette of one of Poland's most beloved national monuments.

The Subject Sigismund's Column commemorates King Sigismund III Vasa, who transferred the Polish capital from Kraków to Warsaw in 1596. The original column was destroyed during the 1944 Warsaw Uprising and rebuilt in 1949, making images of this monument particularly resonant as symbols of Polish resilience and post-war reconstruction.

Dimensions

Sight: Approximately 13" × 9.5"

Frame: Light-toned vintage wood frame with glass front

Depth: Roughly ¾"