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Lot 277
New England Paint Decorated Step-back China Press
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
18th century, one piece form, the white pine surface decorated allover with red and mustard paint applied with brush and comb, the stepped molded cornice surmounts two doors each with (12) lights enclosing a shelved interior and flanked by exceptional deeply molded stiles over similar cross-rail, the lower cabinet doors feature double raised panels, applied flush molded base.

100.5 x 46.5 x 23 in.

Private Collection, Franklin County, NC

Back shows pit saw marks and rosehead nail construction.

All original with expected paint loss and wear; several lights with cracks.

$3,000 - 5,000