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THBPaint-decorated Dower Chest
Lot 1068
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Bonhams Skinner
274 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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Aug 9, 2015 - Aug 10, 2015
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2015-08-09 10:00:00
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- Lot Description
Paint-decorated Dower Chest, Berks County, Pennsylvania, late 18th century, decorated on the top and front with two mustard yellow panels of intertwining tulips and red and green floral pinwheels surmounted by an arch all flanked by balusters and painted baluster corners, the sides with shaped mustard yellow panels and intertwining flowers on a brick red ground, all above double dentil molding alternately painted red and green continuing on the sides, on stepped base of two thumb-molded green putty-painted short drawers centering a small green putty-painted short drawer framed by red molding all on ogee bracket feet, brasses appear to be original, (minor imperfections), ht. 27 1/2, wd. 49, dp. 22 in.
Provenance: Ginsberg & Levy, 1950s.
Literature: Illustrated in The Pennsylvania-German Decorated Chest, by Monroe Fabian, p. 198, plate 220. A personalized copy of the book inscribed "My fondest regards to Ellie Hoover, whose decorated chest is one of my all-time favorites. Monroe, Sept. 1979" is included with this lot.
Estimate $150,000-250,000
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. - Shipping Info
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