American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Putty-painted Document Box, Maine, mid-19th century, the dovetailed box with brown paint against an ochre background forming fans with red and green decoration, the lid with bail handle, the interior lined in 19th century newsprint and magazine illustrations, ht. 7 1/2, wd. 15 3/4, dp. 9 1/4 in.
The property of Carolyn and Tom Porter
Estimate $700-900
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Tom Porter, CarolynStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
From the heart of New England, the American Furniture & Decorative Arts department regularly uncovers treasures with rich and enduring history and hosts auctions to world-wide renown.