• Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Lot 1033

Fine Massachusetts Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest

Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
Sold for
$12,000
Sold Price excludes BP

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

Boston, circa 1770, top board of the lower section with inscription probably of the owner, "William Hale (or Hall) Boston", with scrolled pediment over a fan carved drawer, lower section with block front graduated drawers on original ogee bracket feet, 89-1/4 x 41-1/2 x 19-1/2 in.

Provenance: William Hale (or Hall), Boston, Massachusetts; Mabel Brady Garvan; Sotheby's, New York, June 7, 1980, lot 159; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Condition

fine old mellow surface, excellent condition, overall brass is replaced, through original holes, two original finials and one replaced, original feet and blocking with typical cracks, other typical minor surface bumps, shrinkage, checking, and other flaws

William Hale (or Hall), Boston, Massachusetts; Mabel Brady Garvan; Sotheby's, New York, June 7, 1980, lot 159; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey