A lick of paint adds a zero to the price…

Anyone who has studied the Americana market in any detail will know how important surfaces have become to its many folk art aficionados. Original paint is not just a bonus – it can often be the difference between $1000 and $10,000. And it can happen here, too.

There were two primitive early 19th century ash and elm comb back Windsor chairs in this sale, both …

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