15136 of 317 lots
15136
Harry Dunn, "Mansion House Saloon"
Estimate:
$600 - $1,200
Starting bid:
$300
Sold
$900
Live Auction
October 30th Fine Art of the Philadelphia School
Description
Harry Dunn, American, 1929-1998, West Chester, PA, "Mansion House Saloon / a watering place of a distinct nature and featuring the best in local viands", oil on plywood, c 1954. The Mansion House opened as the Chester County Hotel" in 1832 on a "Temperance" principal and by 1833 was selling alcohol to stay in business.........it closed in 1969 and the contents were auctioned off, including this sign. Provenance: Philip Neff Family. 96" high, 36 1/2" w