1127705

AUTHENTIC PAINTED BLANKET CHEST c. 1800-50 #1127705

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Furniture Start Price:240.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
AUTHENTIC PAINTED BLANKET CHEST c. 1800-50 #1127705
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Please note that for Ebay Live Auction only bids at or above $2400 will be successful and will 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 magnificent, circa 1800-50, hand dovetailed "six board" construction FOLK ART blanket chest, painted with birds and ornamental decor on yellow background. Sides are also decorated. It is in good condition, considering its age. Inside has a small separate compartment on the upper left side. Please see photo of the inside, which is not of this piece, but typical of all blanket period blanket chests. Like in vast majority of blanket chests of this age, legs and some trim molding may have been replaced. 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 immigrants (Deutsch / Dutch), who came to the United States from the above mentioned area in 18-19th century. Size : 49"W x 27"H x 27"D, weight approximately 100-120 lbs. 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-$2895. You can personally inspect this (and other great pieces), we are located between ...
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<tr><td>Condition:As described</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1800-50</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Austria/Bohemia/Germany</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:27"</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:27"</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:49"</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:100-120 lbs</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:AUTHENTIC PAINTED BLANKET CHEST c. 1800-50</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Painted furniture</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:wood</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Folk Art</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Racine, WI</td></tr>
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