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

June 17, 2023: Premier Americana – Day Two

Sat, Jun 17, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 2326

PENNSYLVANIA PAINT-DECORATED PINE BLANKET CHEST

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

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$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

PENNSYLVANIA PAINT-DECORATED PINE BLANKET CHEST, rectangular strap-hinged lid over dovetailed case with lidded till, raised on cut-out bracket feet. Interior of lid with likely original fraktur drawing featuring exotic birds, possibly by Friederich Krebs. Poplar secondary wood. Retains an old paint-decorated surface, featuring opposing polychrome astragal panels to front exhibiting owner's initials and birth date. Dated 1783. 24" H, 52 1/2" W, 23" D. 
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Condition

Very good overall condition, with minor wear. Fraktur drawing with moderate losses. 

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From the estate of Susan and the late Dr. Galen Craun Jr., Harrisonburg, VA.