August Americana
Description:
Tree- and Flower-painted Fireboard, New England, early 19th century, the central vase of roses on a painted marble platform, framed by faux tiles with leafy trees, on two pine planks joined by chamfered boards, ht. 35, wd. 47 in.
Provenance: Originally discovered in the attic of the McFarland family house in Franklin, Massachusetts; Keno Auctions, January 18, 2011; David Wheatcroft, February 7, 2013.
The Arthur & Sybil Kern Collection of American Folk Art
Estimate $15,000-25,000
No obvious evidence of retouch or repair.
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Keywords
David Wheatcroft, Sybil Kern, FranklinStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
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
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