Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
English Paint-Decorated House Facade Letter Box
- Price realized
- $1,159
- Pre-sale estimate
- $400 – $600
- Hammer price
- $950
- Category
- Boxes
- Sold
- April 20, 2024
- Sale
- DAY 2- April 2024 Fine Antiques & Estates 3-Day Auction Event
Lot description
English paint-decorated letter box, late 19th/ early 20th c., having carved backsplash, the exterior painted as a Georgian style building facade, front panel with door pull opening to letter storage compartments, panel interior hand-signed "John Doherty, 1931", possibly of the maker/ artist, approx 17.5"h, 11 5/8"w, 5 7/8"d, 4.2lbs
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.