Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 2: American, Southern & European Decorative Arts

Sat, Jan 28, 2017 09:00AM EST - Mon, Jan 30, 2017 09:00AM EST
Lot 395

American Chippendale Paint-Decorated

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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
Lift-Top Chest attributed to Virginia, late 18th/early 19th century, heavy yellow pine construction throughout, original painted surface in shades of red, white, blue and ocher, lidded till, original wrought iron hinges and lock, underside of lid with illegible inscriptions, 30-1/2 x 50-1/2 x 22-1/4 in.. Condition: generally good condition, brasses probably replaced (no plugged holes), front feet with original diagonal bracing, largely original feet with some restorations (one replaced knee return, one rear facing replaced, some later black spray paint), typical surface wear and paint losses. Provenance: Collection of William Baker, Burnsville, North Carolina

Condition

generally good condition, brasses probably replaced (no plugged holes), front feet with original diagonal bracing, largely original feet with some restorations (one replaced knee return, one rear facing replaced, some later black spray paint), typical surface wear and paint losses