FINE NEW ENGLAND PAINTED FOLK ART SEWING BOX.

FINE NEW ENGLAND PAINTED FOLK ART SEWING BOX. 2nd half 19th century. This whimsical painted sewing box in the form of a stepped back cupboard, all polychrome paint-decorated with floral sprays and carved with leaftips. The top with conical finial gallery and serpentine molded edges above the case with open wallpaper-lined compartment fitted with six rods mounted with spools of thread above a long drawer with carved leaftip molding, the side panels similarly carved, stepped back on the lower case surmounted by serpentine molded edges, fitted with a long drawer and side panels similarly carved, all with a shaped apron. SIZE: 10-1/2″ h. x 12″ w. x 7-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Chad Richards, Camden, Maine. CONDITION: Overall very fine, painted surfaces are original with expected alligatoring, crackle and wear, some later paint to proper right front edge. 9-94701 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

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
	786	$4,025.00	FINE NEW ENGLAND PAINTED FOLK ART SEWING BOX. 2nd half 19th century. This whimsical painted sewing box in the form of a stepped back cupboard, all polychrome paint-decorated with floral sprays and carved with leaftips. The top with conical finial gallery and serpentine molded edges above the case with open wallpaper-lined compartment fitted with six rods mounted with spools of thread above a long drawer with carved leaftip molding, the side panels similarly carved, stepped back on the lower case surmounted by serpentine molded edges, fitted with a long drawer and side panels similarly carved, all with a shaped apron. SIZE: 10-1/2″ h. x 12″ w. x 7-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Chad Richards, Camden, Maine. CONDITION: Overall very fine, painted surfaces are original with expected alligatoring, crackle and wear, some later paint to proper right front edge. 9-94701 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 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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