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Collection of Carole Wahler | January 29, 2025

Wed, Jan 29, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 86

A Rare Southern Federal Paint Decorated Blanket Chest

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

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19th century, top with painted name “George Hall” flanked by stylized flowers, front and sides with colorful flowers on Prussian blue ground, dentil molded skirt, hinged lid with open interior, yellow pine throughout, 24 x 42-1/4 x 17-1/4 in.

Provenance: Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville, Tennessee

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Collection of Carole Wahler, Knoxville, Tennessee

excellent condition with original dry paint surface, lacking several dentils at skirt, typical surface wear and paint losses, especially at top with some molding distress and other typical flaws