$14,760
Paint-decorated Tulip Poplar Blanket Chest, Washington County, Pennsylvania, early 19th century, the molded hinged top with a panel of painted "rays of the sun" surrounded by graining, the facade with a "pine tree" pattern composed of a tree trunk issuing stylized sponge-applied green and burnt sienna branches and "pine cones," the pattern repeating on the sides, all on bracket feet, original surface, ht. 23 1/2, wd. 42 3/4, dp. 19 in. Provenance: A note reading "this chest belonged to Andrew Sonnendecker, my grandfather... Gail Williamson." accompanies the chest. Exhibitions: American Painted and Decorated Furniture, 1750-1930, The Western Reserve Historical Society, 1982-83, lent by Mr. Gus Knapp and Mr. Tom Farley. The property of August (Gus) Knapp Estimate $3,000-5,000 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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-11-03
