Lot 1325

Large American Folk Art Polychrome Painted Barber Pole

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Sold for

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, surmounted by a spherule finial and turned capital, spiral painted column, spherule base painted with stars, later octagonal base, 83 x 15 x 15 in.

Provenance: Purchased at an antiques show held at the Baltimore Museum of Art, circa 1993; Private Collection

Condition

structurally sound, retains old painted surface with scattered wear, losses, and craquelure, barber pole with cracks and separations throughout, some filled and repaired areas, indentations and other wear from age and use

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Purchased at an antiques show held at the Baltimore Museum of Art, circa 1993; Private Collection