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Day 2 Fine Western, American, European Works

Sat, Nov 7, 2015 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 8, 2015 09:00AM EST
Lot 462

Fine New England Paint-Decorated Dome-

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Bid Increments

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$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
Top Chest attributed to Thomas Matteson, South Shaftesbury, Vermont, circa 1835, hinged dome top with open interior, original iron lock, the exterior boldly grain-painted in shades of yellow, ocher and blue/green, 12-3/4 x 29-1/2 x 14-1/2 in. excellent condition overall, some cracks and separations at top, wear and abrasions especially at edges with some associated paint losses, lid lacking lock hasp and with several associated holes. Notes: For a very closely related smaller example, see Sotheby's 22 January 2005, lot 727.. Provenance: David L. Good, Camden, Ohio, 2003 (accompanied by original receipt); Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina

Condition

excellent condition overall, some cracks and separations at top, wear and abrasions especially at edges with some associated paint losses, lid lacking lock hasp and with several associated holes