$25,740
Pennsylvania painted pine dower chest dated 1788 , inscribed "Diese Kist Gehert Mir Abraham Brubacher 1788/J. F. April den 22", with center pinwheel flanked by parrots and horses on dark green ground, 22 1/4" h., 48 1/4" w. Illustrated in Fabian, The Pennsylvania German Decorated Chest , fig. 135, where it is attributed to the workshop of Johann Flory of Lancaster County.
Auctioneer:
Pook & Pook
Date:
2008-10-24