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Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Feb 13, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 1016

Fine American Chippendale Reverse Serpentine Chest

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

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Boston, late 18th century, figured mahogany throughout, single board top and case sides, dovetailed drawers with original pierced Chinese Chippendale brasses, set on original feet, 31-1/2 x 34-1/2 (at waist) x 21 in. - Provenance: Wayne Pratt Antiques, purchased January 1995 for $47,000 (accompanied by copy of invoice); Private Virginia Collection; Private Virginia Collection

Condition

excellent original condition throughout, original feet and blocking, probably original brasses with some spots of verdigris, scattered very minor abrasions and flaws, scattered areas of later color/retouch, probably original brasses and locks (no plugged holes), some shallow dents in top and other scattered flaws
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