Sale 1003
New York
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18 - 19 January 2002
Price realised
USD 7,050
Estimate
A MOLDED AND DECORATED CHALKWARE FIREMAN American, 19th century Molded in the form of a fireman in uniform with hat, standing at a pump and holding a fire horn, all on a flaring molded trapezoidal base with green, red, yellow and black paint details 14½in. high
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A similar chalkware fireman sold in these Rooms, American Folk Art from the Collection of Kendra and Allan Daniel, 20 January 2001, lot 584. Another was included 8-9 January 1999, The Robert Lang Collection, James Julia Auctions, Fairfield, Maine.
Saleroom Notice
Please note that the correct estimate for this lot should read $5,000 - $7,000.
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