The Pioneer American Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Donald A. Shelley
Fri, Apr 20, 2007 06:00AM EDT
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Lot 744
Vibrant Centre County, Pennsylvania painted dowerh
Estimate: $70,000 - $90,000
Sold for
$222,300
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $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 |
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.
Parts: Key. Lock replaced. One rear foot reattached. Otherwise in excellent condition.
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