Important Historic Americana | October 17, 2024
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1035
Delaware Valley Queen Anne Walnut High Chest in Old Surface
Estimate: $12,000 - $15,000
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 |
possibly Philadelphia, circa 1740, walnut with white cedar and yellow pine, dovetailed construction, engraved cotter pin brasses, retaining a fine, dry, historic surface, 66-1/2 x 41-1/2 x 22-3/4 in.
Provenance: Sam Herrup; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Note: In Philadelphia and other areas of the Delaware Valley, high chests of this design likely reflect the influence of immigrant English and Irish furniture makers. The earliest examples feature square-section cabriole legs, cotter-pin brasses, and either plain, shaved, or carved scroll (or "Spanish") feet. This chest is distinguished by having a historic surface, which compliments the form's austere yet refined design.
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Sam Herrup; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
excellent condition overall, patch and repair at left rear toe, scattered minor repairs to drawer lips and moldings, lower cornice element on left side is replaced, brasses partially replaced; all conservation work was performed by Alan Miller
