Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2558MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 14, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
Painted "A.W. TITUS" Lion and Lamb Tavern Sign, early 19th century, wide rectangular pine panel painted with figures of a lion and a lamb over gilt lettered proprietor's name "A.W. TITUS," (imperfections),22 1/2 x 37 in.
Note: Some time ago the trade sign was recycled for use as a tabletop to an old chair-table base, hence the distinctive square outline on it. The base and loose replacement tabletop accompanies the sign.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Panel is a little bowed and contained in a later custom-fitted pine frame, scttered paint losses, surface grime, and fading.