August Americana
Description:
Stencil-decorated Six-board Chest, possibly Schoharie County, New York, c. 1830-40, with molded hinged top on a dovetail-constructed box, the front with stenciled basket of fruit and bordered by flowering vines, old surface, (paint wear to top),ht. 18, wd. 41, dp. 17 in.
Provenance: The Collection of Enid and Alexander Fisher, Roxbury, Connecticut.
Estimate $400-600
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Stephen 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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