1164198

AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE PAINTED BLANKET CHEST c.1850 #1164198

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE PAINTED BLANKET CHEST c.1850 #1164198
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SPECTACULAR, RARE, HIGHLY DECORATIVE PIECE!!!!</em></td>
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For this blanket chest only bids at or above $2000 will be successful and meet our reserve. Painted furniture is one of the most beautiful expressions of FOLK ART. Today these examples of the FOLK ART, dating from 1750-1850, are collected not only as functional and highly decorative interior centerpieces, but as a solid investment into 21st Century. This is a magnificent "six board" FOLK ART butterscotch yellow blanket chest, decorated flowers on blue background (flowers were symbol of fertility). Top is also decorated with outlined blue squares. It is in very good condition, considering its 150-200 years of age. Inside has a small separate compartment on the upper side. Like vast majority of blanket chests of this age, some parts has been replaced. It appears that molding trim on the lid is not original. Origin of this piece is Bohemia, Sudetten region, where the most beautiful painted Armoires and Blanket chests originated. It is contemporary of American "Pennsylvania Dutch" pieces made by German (DEUTSCH) 18-19th. century immigrants, who immigrated to US from the above mentioned area. Size : 48"W x 30"H x 26"D, weight approximately 80-100 lbs. We have the original legs for this chest, but they have to attached to the base. This piece will add great provincial charm to a casual room. Please note that our blanket chests are priced between $1600-$3995. We sold 6 blanket chest on Ebay Live Auctions to happy customers in price range of $1600-$2875. You can personally inspect ...
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<tr><td>Condition:As described</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:c. 1850</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:AUSTRIA/BOHEMIA/GERMANY</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:30</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:26</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:48</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:100 - 120 lbs</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE PAINTED BLANKET CHEST c.1850</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Folk Art</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:wood</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Racine, WI</td></tr>
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