British & Continental Auction | December 6, 2024
Fri, Dec 6, 2024 10:00AM EST
Lot 1619
Impressive Painted Iron Sun Form Trade Sign with Scrolling Iron Bracket
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Starting Bid
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 |
British, 18th/19th century, possibly made to represent the Sun Insurance Company, central facial features in relief depicting rotund cheeks and upturned lips, with 16 emanating rays which support an outer wreath form ring with bow, painted black, green, red, and gold, 33 x 29 in.; chain supports, large wrought iron leafy vine scrollwork emanating in flower with stamen, 48-1/2 x 108 in.
Provenance: Estate of Paul W. Cooley, The Moyer Gallery, Hartford, Connecticut; The Collection of Clare and Jared Edwards, West Hartford, Connecticut
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Estate of Paul W. Cooley, The Moyer Gallery, Hartford, Connecticut; The Collection of Clare and Jared Edwards, West Hartford, Connecticut
repainted, with restorations to sign and arm support, some minimal rusting, some bends to wreath, losses and seam separations at rays, chain supports replaced
