Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
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March 4, 2023: Winter Americana Day 3

Sat, Mar 4, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 2081

LEWISTON, MAINE FOLK ART PAINTED TRADE SIGN

Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for
$281.25
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

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$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

LEWISTON, MAINE FOLK ART PAINTED TRADE SIGN, (Updated 3/3/2023) single-sided shield form advertising a hotel, featuring gilt lettering on a black schmaltz ground. Original surface. Late 19th/early 20th century. 28" x 23".
Provenance: From a Virginia private collection.
Catalogue Note: Presently, the home the sign was made for is located at 130 Howe Street and is listed as a 5 bedroom, 2 bath house.

Condition

Very good overall condition with minor scattered wear.

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