1020
Rare Custom Hand Painted Playhouse by Kendall
Estimate:
$2,000 - $4,000
Passed
Live Auction
December 13th, 2024 Gallery Auction l Paintings, Furniture, Decorative Arts, and Fine Rugs
Category
Description
Circa 1985, hand painted child's playhouse by Vermont artist Kendall, only three playhouses by Kendall are known to exist. One was once displayed in the window of F.A.O Schwarz in New York City. One was made for John Lennon and Yoko Uno's son, Sean Lennon. This is the third playhouse, which has been privately owned. It features a beautiful hand painted roof with faux shingles having morning glory decorations with a star cut skylight, single faux painted wooden door with heart shaped window above and small mail slot, painted decorations throughout the playhouse include bunnies, lambs and butterflies, with interior painted as well. Playhouse comes in five removable pieces for easy transportation. signed on back of playhouse "Kendall 1985" 55 in. H, 52 in. W, 48 in. D
Condition
Good overall condition, minor wear consistent to age. Pins to connect walls to playhouse have been replaced
Provenance
From a Private Collection, Baltimore, MD