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

March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1008

FLORAL BASKET AND URN CAST-IRON DOORSTOPS, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $80 - $120
Sold for

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

FLORAL BASKET AND URN CAST-IRON DOORSTOPS, LOT OF TWO, comprising flat back and hollow back forms, both with original polychrome painted surfaces, one example depicting a French basket with a bouquet, the other an urn with bouquet. Early 20th century. Largest 9 1/2" HOA, 6" WOA, 2 3/4" DOA.
Literature: John C. and Nancy M. Smith - The Doorstop Book p. 75 (basket example).

Condition

Good condition overall, larger example has moderate darkening and light wear to painted surface. 

From the private collection of Robert Hartman, Burke, VA.