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Americana & International - Session One

Thu, May 4, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 58

Exceptional Pennsylvania German painted schrank

Estimate: $50,000 - $70,000
Sold for

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$0 $25
$500 $50
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$100,000 $10,000
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$500,000 $50,000

Exceptional Pennsylvania German painted poplar schrank, probably Berks or Montgomery County, late 18th c., the elaborate architectural cornice, multiple raised panel construction, and vivid red, yellow, and stippled green decoration establish this as one of very few robust examples of early 18th c. furniture of German design. A thorough report of conservation by The Philip Bradley Co. accompanies this lot. 86" h., 66" w., 22" d. Provenance: Judson family of Haverford, Pennsylvania; Christies, New York, June 2003, unsold, estimate $150,000-$250,000; Philip Bradley Antiques; The Collection of Jeffrey Gorrin & Susan Fetterolf.

NO in-house shipping for this lot.

Condition

Part of the cornice has been restored, part above Greek key molding is replaced.

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