Early 20th Chalkware Bust attributed to Esther Hunt c.1920 Shipping In 1885 Armand Lemaire died

In 1885 Armand Lemaire died and his son in law Jean Baptiste Baille took over the running of the Baille Lemaire group

key hole with brass interior lock mechanism and dovetail joints

the Singer Company manufactured furniture for the textile industry— the Singer stool being one of the most popular pieces

Chestnut Top c

the size of the snare drum had increased and had a cylindrical shape

Early 20th Chalkware Bust attributed to Esther Hunt c.1920 Shipping In 1885 Armand Lemaire diedABOUT An early 20th c. painted chalkware figure attributed to artist Esther Hunt. Bears the same copyright stamp as other Ester Hunt works. Unsigned. CREATOR Esther Hunt, San Francisco. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1920 1930. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Chalkware, Paint. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor chipping of paint. No cracks. DIMENSIONS H 7. 25 in. W 7 in. D 3. 5 in. HISTORY Esther Anna Hunt (California, Nebraska, 1875 1951) Born