Southern Federal Style Paint Decorated Mantel

19th century, yellow pine with amorphous pattern applied with brush and sponge, wide mantel shelf over frieze supported by applied flat columns. Opening: 38.5 x 52.5 in.

DOA 59.5 x 81.25 in.

Shelf has rectangular cut-outs at either end, possibly to accommodate an architectural structure; some expected paint loss; some wood loss at base.

$600 - 900