The Pioneer American Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Donald A. Shelley
Fri, Apr 20, 2007 06:00AM EDT
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Lot 754
Berks County, Pennsylvania miniature painted popla
Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000
Sold for
$304,200
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Berks County, Pennsylvania miniature painted poplar marriage chest, of dovetailed construction, the lid with an ivory cartouche on a green stippled ground, inscribed "1765 HB LB", centering on interlacing tulip vines, the front with an outlined ivory cartouche with 2 birds flanking a tulip, the ends with conforming cartouches, all on a green stippled case with center scalloped drop and straight bracket feet, retains original wrought iron strap hinges, 8" h., 19 1/2" w., 9 3/4" d. For example of a similarly constructed 18th c. miniature chest, see Pook & Pook, Inc., lot 550, December 1999.
Expected wear.
Condition
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