Yes, HUGE difference between stripped & paint decorated, that's for sure. It changes the whole character of the piece & not for the better in my view.
DAMNIT!Tried to fix it and made it WORSE! Let's try again. :) Chesapeake Eastern Shore Va C. 1750 stripped, sold for 40k [ATTACH] Similar...
Yep, but at least if painting furniture that's not meant to be painted, the paint can be removed and all is well, you can't do that with furniture...
Yes, I thought so too, very clever to show that online to make potential clients not able to examine the piece in person more comfortable that the...
It is almost certain OP cupboard was originally painted, especially if built of mixed woods which it appears to be. This usually devalues the hell...
Tulip poplar & pine, professionally decorated = someone who paints for a living.
Indeed, and kind of rare too. It's not often you see a city built step-back with its paint decoration still intact, most have been stripped, both...
GOOD LUCK! on your bid. You should have a good shot at it, these cupboards are very plentiful and usually country built with nailed construction,...
I would add it really doesn't matter much value-wise whether 1st or 2nd half 19th century, the rarity, form, condition, and maker matter much...
Well, the only way to know for sure is to examine the piece in person, photographs of old furniture are notorious for being unreliable on...
Quicky search on LA link above showed this one that is a similar form & age, at Conestoga in Pa that sold for $300 in 2018...
Prices are all over the place on these cupboards, from $200-$300 to thousands for outstanding examples. Yours is glazed so that helps value, it...
It's a "Step-Back" cupboard, guesses 2nd half 19th century, country built, mixed woods, looks like tulip poplar for the cabinet with curly birch...
Definitely, I am going with Laura on this one. Although I know ZERO about it, Mom's knick-knacks could well be much more valuable than the furniture.
I didn't know him well but he was a big fan & supporter of the MET and knew about and personally viewed the "Bird" chest at the Brooklyn museum....
Dang! I didn't know, thanks for posting the info. How old was he & did he go peacefully I wonder. YIKES! this thread is 4 years old I just noticed.
I rest my case. Pottery people are obviously NUTS! :cigar::confused::p
Quicky search on LiveAuctioneers reveals the crazy. This very attractive walnut bucket bench was sold at Pook for $2600....
Good example of how the camera LIES! when taking photos of furniture. I thought some type of metal strip repair as well.
LOL, YES! I do not understand this utility bench thing at all, some of those better example water benches were built from walnut and are...
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