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The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 2

Fri, Sep 30, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 416

Folk Art Yellow Paint Decorated Lift Top Chest

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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

19th century, white pine with poplar and walnut lidded till, original butt hinges stamped "W. Carr Philad.", bright yellow paint and candle soot decoration, dovetailed construction, original turned feet, 24 x 39 x 20 in.

Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

good condition, retaining an old dry paint surface, abrasions and paint losses, especially at top and at moldings