10-28-201210-28-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2618BBoston
October 28, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
518

Three Paint and Vegetable Stamp Decorated Woven Splint Baskets

Sell one like this
$480$400
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2618BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 28, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Three Paint and Vegetable Stamp Decorated Woven Splint Baskets, eastern woodland Indian tribe, late 19th century, a square basket with handles, a rectangular covered basket, and an oblong covered basket with tapered rim, (imperfections),ht. 5 1/4 to 9 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600

square basket with handles- one handle broken; a rectangular covered basket- good, varnished; and an oblong covered basket with tapered rim- some losses to weavers, moisture stains, all with age and paint wear. square basket with handles- one handle broken, minor fading to paint decoration ht. 5 1/4 to top of handles, 11 3/8 x 12 1/4 in.

rectangular covered basket- some fading to decoration, varnished, minor losses to a few splint uprights and weavers, minor break and loss on cover lashing, ht.. 8 1/2, wd.. 9 1/2, lg.. 14 in.

oblong covered basket with tapered rim- some losses to weavers mainly around the bottom/base, moisture stains, fading of paint, moisture stains, ht.. 9 1/8, wd.. 8 1/4, lg.. 10 in.