Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Feb 13, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 1097
American Queen Fan Carved Mahogany High Chest
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
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 |
North Shore, Massachusetts, 18th century, molded cornice over four long drawers, lower case with fan carved central drawer, cabriole legs and pad feet, dense figured mahogany throughout, white pine secondary, maple case sides, probably original drawer pulls, illegible chalk inscription on back "Lieutentant....?", 70 x 40 x 20-1/2 in. - Provenance: E. L. Oakes; Collection of Anne McPherson and the late John Bivins
good overall, probably original brasses, no ankle or leg breaks found, lacking drops at skirt and with minor patches to skirt, typical shrinkage cracks to case sides, some finish losses and wear, cracks and minor repairs to cornice molding
Condition
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