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Premier Auction - Session II - March 25, 2023

Sat, Mar 25, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 942

Fine American Folk Art Grain Painted Federal Chest

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

early 19th century, in dramatic striped and polka dot grain paint, finely constructed in poplar and pine, original French feet, 41 x 43 x 22 in.

Condition

in excellent condition overall, some fading and surface wear to paint with wear and abrasions to top, one deep abrasion at case side, original feet (dovetailed rear brackets), loss at bottom of one rear side facing, brasses possibly replaced (see detailed photos), some small areas of paint retouch, typical wear at edges of drawer facings, other scattered minor flaws

Private Collection, Middleburg, Virginia