American Grain-Painted Corner Cabinet Cupboard, New England circa 1805

An incredibly fine one-piece corner cupboard formerly acquired at Sotheby's in 2013 for $ 15,000. The original and beautifully worn surface is incredibly lively with a rich texture in the symmetrical brush strokes with the natural rubbing through the paint from over two-hundred years of gentle handling. It is crafted in one piece from pine primary woods and poplar secondary woods and features a nine-light glazed upper door with beautifully molded astragals that opens with a replaced brass knob to reveal an interior divided with two fixed shelves. The lower portion of the cabinet is missing its knob and opens to reveal the single shelf that evenly divides out the space. And most attractive is the size, which is delightfully diminutive and allows it to be a part of any space without overwhelming the interior. An untouched treasure.
Provenance:
* Alan McDonough, Dover, Massachusetts
* Sotheby's, New York, Important Americana: Furniture, Folk Art, Silver, Porcelain, Prints and Carpets including Property sold by the Philadelphia Museum of Art, January 25, 2013, sale 8950, lot 382, achieved $ 15,000 USD
* Private Collection,
Measurements: 71 1/2" H x 25" D x 44 1/2" W
Condition Report:
Upper right glass pane replaced, original broken glass pane retained; bottom drawer is missing pull; inactive pest damage to the backboards, throughout the crown and along the left side of the front; brass pull on the upper door replaced; painted surface is apparently original but has not been examined under UV; heavily worn and beautifully patinated surface. A fine presentation, ready to place.