Paint Decorated Dressing Table

Description:

Paint Decorated Dressing Table,probably central New England, c. 1830,the scrolled backboard above a box containing two drawers on turned ball feet, all on projecting top with single drawer and vase and ring-turned legs, painted with compotes of fruit with floral and foliate devices, old replaced pulls, (imperfections and paint wear),overall ht. 41, wd. 31 1/2, dp. 16 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

wear to paint particularly to borders, one leg warped, one scroll ear of backboard gone, lacks brass bosses at terminals, pulls are old replacements, backboard loose.

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