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Spruce Gum Barrel with Hearts and Diamonds
Estimate:
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$700
Live Auction
Canadiana | The Richardson, Blevins, Morawetz & Molson Foundation Collections
Size
7.25" x 6.75" x 5.75".
Description
A rare spruce gum barrel in red paint hollowed out from a single block and having a centre band of relief carved hearts between two bands of diamonds. Old red paint over original dark varnish. The top lid is missing. Nova Scotia, 19th century.
Provenance
See Fleming/Rowen page 217. From the Collection of Steve Blevins and Sonja Morawetz.
