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Step-Back Cupboard, c. 1820-1830

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Paint-Decorated Step-Back Cupboard with Tomb-Stone Glass Panel Doors Pennsylvania, c. 1820-1830. Original turned pulls. An extraordinary survivor of time. The cupboard';s proportions and incredible paint decoration make it highly desirable. The quality of the cabinetry contributes to its fine state of preservation as well. Originally, varnish was applied to protect the painted surface; later applications continued to preserve it, in turn becoming part of the history of the surface but also masking the vibrancy of the paint. The later applications of varnish were successfully removed revealing the brilliant colors of the original paint.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Pennsylvania
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Poplar, poplar with grain paint and smoke-paint decoration.
Condition:	Excellent. Paint decoration is untouched, including the interior paint.
Creation Date:	19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	F-PF-CB 003
Incollect Reference #:	93667

Dimensions

W.	55.75 in;	H.	84.5 in;	D.	19.5 in;
W.	141.61 cm;	H.	214.63 cm;	D.	49.53 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.