Sold for:
$222,300
$222,300
Vibrant Centre County, Pennsylvania painted dower chest, early 19th c. , initialed "DW", the top and case remaining in pristine condition, profusely decorated with trailing tulip vines, pinwheels, and hearts on a red ground, the base with lower sawtooth border supported by black painted flaring French feet, retaining original wrought iron lock and strap hinges, 25" h., 48" w. For a similar example of a chest by the same hand, see Fabian The Pennsylvania German Decorated Chest fig, 189.
Auctioneer:
Pook & Pook
Date:
2007-04-21
