Revised: 8/24/2015

Please note: There was a typographical error made during cataloging, the estimate should read $2,250 – $4,250.

Please note: It appears that the paint may have restoration

STEPBACK GRAIN PAINTED DISH CUPBOARD.

Circa 1820, probably Maine. Extremely rare and fine example with bold fanciful grain decoration. The front primarily with green graining on navy blue ground framed by red graining. The top just below the cornice with chrome yellow swags. The sides with red graining on navy blue. The form consists of an over hung cornice with paired glazed doors above two drawers with generous work shelf over the deeper lower portion of the cabinet. The lower storage portion of the cupboard consisting of a single raised panel door on right side with three graduated dovetailed drawers on left. All resting on a vigorously molded plinth base. The case is thumb nail molded around all doors and drawers. The cupboard is constructed largely of bass wood an almost exclusively Northern New England tradition. The sides, bottom and interior shelves are Northern White Pine. Backboards are vertical and sawed with an early water mill type saw and are secured with transitional nails. The cupboard is constructed in one piece and is most likely from central Maine based on proportions, designs, paint decoration and choice of wood. SIZE: 84″ t x 46-1/4″ w x 24″ d. PROVENANCE: From a Sidney Maine estate collection. CONDITION: Outstanding condition with in use wear and oxidation commensurate with age. 49379-2 (2,250-4,250) – Lot 2134

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2134	$0.00	Revised: 8/24/2015 Please note: There was a typographical error made during cataloging, the estimate should read $2,250 – $4,250. Please note: It appears that the paint may have restoration STEPBACK GRAIN PAINTED DISH CUPBOARD. Circa 1820, probably Maine. Extremely rare and fine example with bold fanciful grain decoration. The front primarily with green graining on navy blue ground framed by red graining. The top just below the cornice with chrome yellow swags. The sides with red graining on navy blue. The form consists of an over hung cornice with paired glazed doors above two drawers with generous work shelf over the deeper lower portion of the cabinet. The lower storage portion of the cupboard consisting of a single raised panel door on right side with three graduated dovetailed drawers on left. All resting on a vigorously molded plinth base. The case is thumb nail molded around all doors and drawers. The cupboard is constructed largely of bass wood an almost exclusively Northern New England tradition. The sides, bottom and interior shelves are Northern White Pine. Backboards are vertical and sawed with an early water mill type saw and are secured with transitional nails. The cupboard is constructed in one piece and is most likely from central Maine based on proportions, designs, paint decoration and choice of wood. SIZE: 84″ t x 46-1/4″ w x 24″ d. PROVENANCE: From a Sidney Maine estate collection. CONDITION: Outstanding condition with in use wear and oxidation commensurate with age. 49379-2 (2,250-4,250) – Lot 2134 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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STEPBACK GRAIN PAINTED DISH CUPBOARD.