Painted boxes

Highlights from the Oct 1, 2011 Auction

Inscribed in center panel “1794 mates daubinn [?]”, possibly for Matthew Daub, and initialed on lid, “hr” and “bm”. An unusual and extraordinary example.

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Paint decorated furniture of the early 18th c. is not only exceptionally rare but, when found, is seldom in overall original condition. Not only does this chest retain its originality but it boasts an especially artistic and pleasing floral decoration. One of the highlights of our career was the opportunity to handle this wonderful piece and place it in an important private collection.

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ca. 1900s; folk art polychromed decorated box with two compartments under lift lid over two drawers and signed “D.Y. ... on Jan 18, 2013

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Antique Fancy Painted Boxes, Paint Decorated Boxes, Painted Storage boxes, Document boxes

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