AMERICAN FOLK ART NOVELTY “SPRINGIN DE COON”.

AMERICAN FOLK ART NOVELTY “SPRINGIN DE COON”. First quarter 20th century. Rectangular box with sliding lid. One side painted with 5 stylized African American busts. The sliding lid engages a cartoonish smiling head with large red ribbon bow tie joined to a curved arm. SIZE: 3-3/4″ h x 13-1/2″ l x 2-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: Barbara J. Thornsjo Estate, Albion, Maine CONDITION: Exterior painted surfaces quite faded with multiple surfaces scratches. Fair to good. 9-20838 (400-600)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011

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
	2329	$805.00	AMERICAN FOLK ART NOVELTY “SPRINGIN DE COON”. First quarter 20th century. Rectangular box with sliding lid. One side painted with 5 stylized African American busts. The sliding lid engages a cartoonish smiling head with large red ribbon bow tie joined to a curved arm. SIZE: 3-3/4″ h x 13-1/2″ l x 2-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: Barbara J. Thornsjo Estate, Albion, Maine CONDITION: Exterior painted surfaces quite faded with multiple surfaces scratches. Fair to good. 9-20838 (400-600) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011 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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