11-03-200711-04-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2384Boston
November 3, 2007 03:00 PMCalender
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Paint-decorated Six-board Chest

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$2,468$2,100
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2384Location: BostonDate / Time: November 04, 2007 11:00AM

Description:

Paint-decorated Six-board Chest, New England, c. 1800, with till and sliding panel revealing secret drawers, the c. 1960 polychrome decoration simulating Pennsylvania German motifs attributed to Ralph Cahoon (American, 1910-1982),ht. 23 3/4, wd. 43 1/4, dp. 17 1/2 in.

Provenance: the parents of the consignor lived in Falmouth, Massachusetts, and were friends of Ralph and Martha Cahoon.
Estimate $800-1,200

Keywords

Ralph Cahoon, New England, Massachusetts, Falmouth, Martha Cahoon