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Lot 751

Pennsylvania Federal Painted Step Back Cupboard

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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late 18th/early 19th century, paint decoration likely mid 19th century, poplar and pine throughout with pegged construction, boldly painted with combed grain paint in brick red and ochre to pale yellow, upper case with two glazed doors opening to blue green painted interior with fixed shelves, one with spoon rack, lower case with three dovetailed drawers over two paneled doors, 89-1/2 x 60 x 19-1/2 in.

Condition

in fine condition with early dry paint surface inside and out, scattered paint wear, minor abrasions and losses including at muntins in one area of top, upper case lacking two plate rails, scattered minor shrinkage cracks, drawer pulls replaced with minor paint retouch, other scattered minor paint retouch, one rear foot replaced

Inscribed in paint on top "WN Painter & Decorator". Some paint retouch and restoration, primarily at drawer facings and top front of lower case. See blacklight images on our website.
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