10-28-201210-28-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2618BBoston
October 28, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Pro-Union Polychrome Painted and Cutwork Sign

Pro-Union Polychrome Painted and Cutwork Sign
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$5,100$4,250
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2618BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 28, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Pro-Union Polychrome Painted and Cutwork Sign, America, c. 1861, rectangular cardboard sign the center painted in patriotic colors with the inscription "THE UNION MUST & SHALL BE PRESERVED," bordered by cutwork inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA/DECEMBER 25 61/ UNION NOW & FOREVER/DEATH TO TRAITORS/UNION FOR ALL"; with Union shields painted in the corners, (ears, loses, toning, stains),13 x 22 1/2 in., in a period molded wood frame with gilt liner.

Provenance: Purchased from Scott Bassoff - Sandy Jacobs Antiques.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Keywords

United States, UNION FOR ALL, Scott Bassoff, Sandy Jacobs

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