1165144

AUTHENTIC PAINTED BLANKET CHEST c. 1800-50 / #1165144

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Furniture Start Price:190.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
AUTHENTIC PAINTED BLANKET CHEST c. 1800-50 / #1165144
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Please note that for Ebay Live Auction only bids at or above $1900 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 magnificent, circa 1800-50, hand dovetailed "six board" construction FOLK ART blanket chest, decorated with flowers on yellow and brick red background (flowers were symbol of fertility). Top (in plain panels) and sides (floral panels) are also decorated. It is in very 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, who came to the United States from the above mentioned area in 18-19th century. Size : 46"W x 27"H x 25"D, weight approximately 80-100 lbs. Please note that our blanket chests are priced between $1600-$3995. For this piece, bids above $1900 would meet our reserve. We sold 6 blanket chest on Ebay Live Auctions to happy customers ...
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#: BLC019</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:As described</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1800-50</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Bohemia</td></tr>





<tr><td>Title:AUTHENTIC PAINTED BLANKET CHEST c. 1800-50 /</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Folk Art</td></tr>


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