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Sat, Sep 11, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1042

Fine Massachusetts Chippendale Serpentine Chest

Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000

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

Salem, late 18th century, a sophisticated chest with fine proportions, single board top with molded edge over four graduated long drawers, set on well carved ball and claw feet, skirt fitted with finely rendered scallop shell, finely figured drawer facings, 31-1/2 x 36 x 21-1/4 in., case width 33-1/2 in.

Provenance: Wayne Pratt Antiques

Condition

excellent condition overall, original feet and blocking, typical scattered bumps and wear to feet and moldings, minor repair at one front corner of top, other typical minor shrinkage cracks, some molding chips