ANTIQUE DOWER CHEST WITH ORNATE PENNSYLVANIA-STYLE DECORATION.

ANTIQUE DOWER CHEST WITH ORNATE PENNSYLVANIA-STYLE DECORATION. This early 19th century pine dower chest, fitted with a lidded compartment on the interior. The outer surface decorated with an overall sponge decoration and having free-hand painted panels on front, top and sides. The panels each with urns of ornate and elaborate flowers. The base with applied feet and the lid fitted with a lock mechanism (key and lock plate included inside). The decoration exhibits considerable age but may not be the original decoration. SIZE: 46”w x 19”d x 24”h. CONDITION: General wear and overall scuffs and abrasions dispersed over the surface of the chest. A couple of small patches of paint and gesso missing on the right front side. A drying split in the front panel, otherwise generally good and very decorative. 9-28093 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2005

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
	830	$1,228.00	ANTIQUE DOWER CHEST WITH ORNATE PENNSYLVANIA-STYLE DECORATION. This early 19th century pine dower chest, fitted with a lidded compartment on the interior. The outer surface decorated with an overall sponge decoration and having free-hand painted panels on front, top and sides. The panels each with urns of ornate and elaborate flowers. The base with applied feet and the lid fitted with a lock mechanism (key and lock plate included inside). The decoration exhibits considerable age but may not be the original decoration. SIZE: 46”w x 19”d x 24”h. CONDITION: General wear and overall scuffs and abrasions dispersed over the surface of the chest. A couple of small patches of paint and gesso missing on the right front side. A drying split in the front panel, otherwise generally good and very decorative. 9-28093 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2005 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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