19TH C. ITALIAN/AMERICAN FOLK ART BLANKET CHEST
the front and sides with carved pinwheels, the angles brass bound, side rope handles,
monogram M to front; the interior lid and sides with abundant applied carved and painted angels, mermaids, swallows, flags, fish, urns, ancient Roman heroes, etc. Also five mounted family photographs incl. a bearded military man and two young women. A carved family history reads: ...FIGLIO DI STEFANO PUCCI E DI PALMI MARIANNA NATO LI 20 NOVENBER...and in applied letters PUCCI -1878 - MAMANDO (?) these flanked by grid of six compartments with more carved figures and lettering.
18"h; 39"w; 16"d
Fanciful, whimsical, and elaborate, this box portrays, with colorful images, symbols and obscure representations, the story of a first generation Italian immigrant to America. It was most likely created for the maker's bride, Marianna.
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Realized: $300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 132 : 19TH C. ITALIAN/AMERICAN FOLK ART BLANKET CHEST
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