Scoop, from Diamond Galleries reports the following:
Antique Pine Candle Box sells for $744,000
Auctions/Prices, Scoop
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
A painted, decorated and incised pine candle box which dates to the 1840’s realized $744,825 at an auction held by Freeman’s 200 in Philadelphia. This completely blew pre-sale expectations of $8-12,000 out of the water.”
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