American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Child's Paint-decorated Poplar Blanket Chest over Drawer, A.E.Z. Reist, Pennsylvania, early 19th century, the molded top above a well and dovetailed case with single thumb-molded drawer below, applied half-round base molding, above square platforms issuing turned feet, stamped twice on the underside "A.E.Z. REIST," reportedly made for Katie Bradley, original salmon red and yellow paint decoration of intersecting ovals and small rectangles, ht. 23, wd. 27 3/4, dp. 15 in.
The property of Carolyn and Tom Porter
Estimate $2,000-3,000
minor paint wear.
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, Carolyn, Katie BradleyStephen 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.