08-13-201708-13-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 13, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Paint-decorated and Carved Blanket Chest

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$2,706$2,200
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3022MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 13, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Paint-decorated and Carved Blanket Chest, reportedly "Big Valley," Pennsylvania, early 19th century, the molded lift top opens to a well, original overall mustard paint with red squiggle decoration, applied reeded sections at corners, facade center, and along lower edge of case, all on turned feet, ht. 24 3/4, wd. 44, dp. 19 in.

Provenance: Newsom & Berdan Antiques, Pennsylvania and Maine, 2011.
Estimate $1,200-1,500


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