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The Donald F. Moylan, M.D. Collection of American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts, Part I
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- Sale 1278
Live
| Cincinnati
Nov 3 | 10:00 AM EDT
Live
| Cincinnati
Sale 1278
| Cincinnati
| Cincinnati
Estimate$3,000 – $5,000
This chest is related to a small group of blanket boxes produced near "The Forks" (now Coburn) in Centre County, Pennsylvania, circa 1805-1820. All incorporate a central flowering plant with serrated stems and leaves, flanked by a pair of vases or columns.
A near identical example, likely decorated by the same hand, showing similar yellow columns and serrated stems and leaves, was sold at Christie's, New York, The Collection of Peter and Barbara Goodman, January 20, 2022, Sale 20689, Lot 195.
In overall fine and stable condition. Retains the original covered till, iron hinges, lock mechanism, clasp and key. Scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Retains a fairly even patina throughout, though the lid shows more wear than the rest of the case. There are scattered areas of old and newer chip losses to the edges. There is an old chip loss from the proper right side of the case that has been over-painted. Old age crack visible to the lid, though likely due to shrinkage. The lower molding along the proper right side of the case was previously cracked and reglued. The proper back right foot was previously cracked, with some areas of loss patched (with overpainting), approximately 1” of the height of the foot, including the return. The proper back left foot was previously cracked and also shows about 2” of height having been patched (with overpainting), but seemingly an older repair than the foot on the other side. Examination under UV shows a fairly even varnish to the case, though worn in areas, again, more significant wear to the top, but no apparent signs of in-painting to the decoration.
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Leah Vogelpohl
AVP, Specialist, American Furniture, Folk, and Decorative Arts
Ms. Vogelpohl joined the firm in 2013 as a cataloger in the American and European Furniture and Decorative Arts department. She became a department specialist in 2017, focusing on American decorative arts and silver. She received a BA from the College of Charleston and an MLITT in Art History from the University of Glasgow.
Katie Benedict
Associate Specialist, Furniture & Decorative Arts
