Vintage/MCM Indian Tarkashi Steel Wire Inlay Art
Updated August 18, 2026
| Lot number | 88 |
| Auction | Antiques, Collectibles, Estate Items & More - Ends 8/26 |
| Date | August 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Academy Auction House |
| Location | North Tonawanda, New York |
This artwork appears to be a Tarkashi steel wire inlay piece, a traditional Indian craft technique. The design depicts a village scene with a woman against a black background, utilizing meticulously placed wire to create the imagery. Similar items are sold as vintage / MCM Indian art and collectibles, often featuring themes like Radha Krishna or rural landscapes. — The approximate market value for this type of vintage Indian Tarkashi steel wire art wall hanging typically ranges between $50 and $150 USD.Value Drivers & Market ContextProduction Style: These pieces were popular mid-to-late 20th-century souvenir and decorative exports from India. They features fine metallic wire meticulously layered onto a dark velvet, wood, or dense cardboard backing to create highly contrasting rural scenes.
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