- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Grossman Estate, Autographs, and Fresh Finds
Lot 60:
Sold for: $600
Description
Early chip-carved folk art dower chest. It is constructed of heavy wood planks with a traditional rectangular form. The exterior displays a polychrome painted surface in muted red and dark green tones. The front face is decorated with three registers including two large chip-carved pinwheel rosettes flanking a central carved cross. A repeating pattern of eight-pointed stars is carved into the corner stiles and the lower rail. The slightly overhanging lid opens on hand-wrought iron strap hinges to a dark-stained interior containing a lidded till. The chest is fitted with a decorative brass-toned metal lock plate. It is supported by block feet formed by the side panel extensions. 35" H x 60" W x 24" D.
From the Woodstock, New York estate of music manager Albert Grossman, best known for managing artists including Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, The Band, and Peter, Paul and Mary.
Condition report:
The chest exhibits significant wear, flaking, and losses to the painted finish throughout (photo 1). There is a significant loss of wood on the front right corner edge of the lid (photo 18). The base of the feet shows considerable losses, decay, and evidence of past insect activity (photo 9). An old square wooden patch repair is visible on the underside of the lid (photo 6). General wood shrinkage is present, including gaps between planks on the side panels (photo 12). Surface oxidation and rust are visible on the iron hinges (photo 5). The key is not included.
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