1127688

PAINTED BLANKET CHEST DATED 1791 FIGURAL DECOR #1127688

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PAINTED BLANKET CHEST DATED 1791 FIGURAL DECOR #1127688
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MUSEUM QUALITY TREASURE - DATED 1791</em></td>
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If you are REALLY interested in this item, please note that for Ebay Live Auction only bids at or above $3750 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 hand dovetailed "six board" construction FOLK ART blanket chest, decorated with figural motives on pale yellow/cream background. Dated 1791 across the front top. Top (worn-faint) and sides 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. 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 - an area where the most beautiful painted armoires and blanket chests originated. It is contemporary of American "Pennsylvania Dutch" pieces made by German (Deutsch) immigrants, who came to the United States from the above mentioned locality in 18-19th century. Size : 46-1/2"W x 24"H x 24-1/4"D, weight approximately 100-120 lbs. You can personally inspect this (and other great pieces), we are located between Chicago and Milwaukee. If you need directions, please inquire. For Ebay Live Auctions photo sizes are automatically reduced (and distorted). We ...
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#: BLC016</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:As described</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1791</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Austria / Bohemia</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:24"</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:24-1/4"</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:46-1/2"</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:100 lbs</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:PAINTED BLANKET CHEST DATED 1791 FIGURAL DECOR</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Folk Art Painted furniture</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Wood</td></tr>

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