Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter | April 10, 2024
Wed, Apr 10, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 138
American Chippendale Maple Chest on Chest
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
late 18th century, probably New England, ogee cornice, upper case with five graduated drawers with batwing brasses, three lower drawers, spurred bracket feet, lower case with inscription "Maj. F.M.W...", 80 x 39-3/4 x 20-3/4 in.
Provenance: Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
Condition
structurally sound, brasses replaced, scattered small patch repairs throughout, cornice with some later pinning, drawer facings with some darkened filled areas, some small losses to drawer lips, one front bracket foot with break and repairs, one replaced spur carving, minor cracks and other imperfections expected with age and use
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Property from the Collection of Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
