Folk Art Tulip Painted Valuables Box
A Folk Art painted valuables box late 18th early 19th century profusely painted with tulips and flowers, the fall front enclosing a fitted chest of various drawers and hollow top compartment, with later lock. 11.02 in. wide x 7.09 in. deep x 7.68 in. high. provenance: The Collection of the Late Richard Green, Sydney
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- Provenance - A term used to describe the provable history of an antique or work of art, and thus an additional aid to verifying its authenticity. Provenance can have an inflating effect on the price of an item, particularly if the provenance relates to the early settlement of Australia, a famous person, or royalty. Less significant are previous sales of the item through an auction house or dealer.
- Fall Front - Furniture with a hinged flap, usually associated with desks and secretaires, that opens or 'falls' to provide a flat writing surface. The flap may be supported by chains or brass quadrants and rest on wooden supports or runners, known as lopers, that pull out from a recess in either side of the piece. The interior of a fall-front desk is usually fitted with small drawers and pigeonholes.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- chests of drawers, material - painted 68
- chests of drawers, period
- furniture, period or style - folk art 73
