Painted birds, fanciful tulips, colorful hearts, vibrant parrots, fans, stars, etc., are all decorative elements of American painted furniture and folk art, and are all incorporated into many of the pieces to be offered in the collection of Richard and Rosemarie Machmer. Pook & Pook, Inc., will sell this outstanding lifelong gathering on October 24 & 25, in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. The Machmers were well-known for their scholarship, hard work, historic community involvement and impeccable taste. As veteran collectors, “Dick” and “Rosie,” amassed exceptional pieces of painted furniture and accessories, carvings, fraktur, textiles and Native American objects.

For further information on Pook & Pook, Inc.’s sale, call (610) 269-4040; or visit the Web site at www.pookandpook.com.

Posted: 10|23|08 at 10:40 am. Filed under: US News.