Great Paint Decoration Vignette, with Details of Each Piece

Clockwise, from top left:
Paint and Stenciled Door
Attributed to Moses Eaton, Jr.

19th century door painted and stenciled with floral foliate and geometric patterns on a salmon ground. Moses Eaton was an apprentice to Rufus Porter. The door was originally discovered in Maine.
Dimensions: 63.625 by 27.75-inches.
Price: $4,985
301-9

Paint Decorated
WALL-BOX
Pennsylvania
Late 18th to early 19th century

As depicted, a rare wall box having three canted and molded pockets beneath a rounded top. Simple construction; handmade nails and wonderful paint.
(Height: 18 inches; width: 5 inches; depth: 2.25 inches.)
Price: $7,250
578-3

Dome-Top Trunk
Paint Decorated
Northeast, America
Circa 1830

The rectangular domed top is received by neatly applied interior moldings within the conforming base. The box is constructed of white pine and tulip; rabbet joinery. The black sweeping brushstrokes against a ground of apple green. The iron hardware, lock, hinges and handles are original as is the painted surface. (Height: 11.5 inches; width: 21.875 inches; depth: 12.875 inches.)
Price: $3,265
532-1

White PAINTED DECORATED
Blanket Chest
New England
Circa 1830
Poplar

Abstract decoration...wide sweeping undulating lines centering large dots done with dry brushstrokes of black against an oyster-white ground. The rectangular lid with applied molding above a conforming case of dovetail construction raised on an applied bracket base also of dovetail construction. The interior is complete with till having a molded edge; original hinges and paint. (Height: 21 inches; width: 38 inches; depth: 17.75 inches.)
Price: $3,875
475-35

Outstanding
Grain painted blanket box
New England
Circa 1840
White pine

The rectangular lift-lid with applied molding over a conforming dovetailed case with applied plain base opens to reveal the interior lidded till. As depicted, bold and dramatic vinegar/putty technique grain painting. A desirable feature of this chest is the fact that it is painted and decorated on all four sides, making it ideal for use as a coffee table. The surface has been cleaned and scattered areas of loss on the lid were in-painted. Otherwise in a fine state of preservation. (Height: 19 inches; width: 38.75 inches; depth: 19.5 inches.)
Price: $8,350
210-131

Painted Hanging Cupboard
Scale, proportions, color, and design
Pennsylvania
Circa 1810

The beaded case with applied moldings displays three sunken panels on each side and a single rectangular panel on the top. As depicted, a three over two-drawer over paneled door arrangement; door retains original escutcheon and brass pull. It is interesting that the top outside drawers were made to be used within a desks prospect compartment as is evidenced by the chisel notched finger holds on one side of each drawer secondary wood. The drawer fronts are scratch-molded. The lovely and original blue and green painted surface with terrific patina was expertly exposed by removing a layer of white over-paint.
(Height: 29.5 inches; width: 18.75 inches; depth: 8.5 inches.)
Price: $11,250
605-44

If you are interested in buying any of these items, please call (978) 597-8084 or email David Hillier at drh@aaawt.com or Lynn Morin at lfm@aaawt.com

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