American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Paint-decorated Mohawk Valley Dome-top Box, central New York state, the box decorated with yellow vines with red flower buds on the lid and sides, the top inscribed and dated in red paint "R IB L 1811," the inside with till and blue paper-lined drawer below, ht. 9, wd. 21, dp. 9 3/4 in.
Exhibitions: American Painted and Decorated Furniture, 1750-1930, The Western Reserve Historical Society, October 18, 1982-April 30, 1983.
The property of August (Gus) Knapp
Estimate $3,000-5,000
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
Gus KnappStephen 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
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