Serpentine Chest of Drawers
British, late 18th century, highly figured top with inlaid edge over four serpentine drawers with mahogany linings and inlaid facings flanked by fluted canted corners, tall shaped bracket feet, rich reddish-brown color overall, 32 x 37 x 20 in., possibly original brasses (no plugged holes), repairs and restorations to feet including some patches, color repair and later screws and blocking, some sun fading and color variation, top with some warping and veneer repairs, minor patch at one corner of top, other scattered minor repairs. Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Sotheby's, New York; Tharpe Collection
Condition
possibly original brasses (no plugged holes), repairs and restorations to feet including some patches, color repair and later screws and blocking, some sun fading and color variation, top with some warping and veneer repairs, minor patch at one corner of top, other scattered minor repairs