Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

December 2,2023: Premier Americana - Day Two

Sat, Dec 2, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 2148

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA FOLK ART PAINTED GAMEBOARD

Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$237.50
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA FOLK ART PAINTED GAMEBOARD, single-sided, slightly rectangular form constructed from two tongue-and-groove shipping crate boards held together by three battens on the reverse. The front retains its original black-painted surface with red-painted squares divided by yellow-green sashing. The reverse with stenciled advertising and a black-painted Alexandria, VA drug store shipping address. Retains an excellent dry patina. Circa 1910. 16" x 18 1/2". 

Condition

Good as-found condition, slight separation of the boards and accompanying short cracks, several other age cracks, and minor scarring to the paint. 

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From the estate of David Lee Fannon, Amissville, VA.