Blue-painted and Paint-decorated Bench

Blue-painted and Paint-decorated Bench, c. 1820-30, the rectangular crest joining thumb-back posts above thin horizontal slats and short arrow-shaped spindles, on deep plank seat and turned legs joined by flat front stretchers, old blue paint with gilt striping and white-painted stars, ht. 36, wd. 76, seat ht. 17 3/4 in. Estimate $600-800 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.