August Americana
Description:
Putty-painted and Heart-decorated Poplar Blanket Chest over Two Drawers, Pennsylvania, late 18th century, the molded top above a case with applied mid-molding, two thumb-molded drawers, and ogee bracket feet, (imperfections),ht. 28 1/2, wd. 50, dp. 23 in.
Provenance: Lillian Cogan, 1978.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
paint wear to top, repairs to feet, some cracks to top molding.
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.
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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