"Sam the Dot Man" McMillan (NC, 1926-2018), Paint Decorated Blanket Chest

Circa 1990s, 20th century pine blanket chest, lid painted with animal trio procession of giraffe, elephant, and alien creature, sides with bear heads, all within the artists bold stippled field, signed SAM to lid.

18 1/2 x 43 1/2 x 20 1/2 in.

Private Collection, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Some minor rubbing to paint at corners and edges; some later ink marks; lacking central hinge (as found); overall good estate condition.