Important Historic Americana | October 17, 2024
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1075
Fine Massachusetts Chippendale Walnut Bonnet Top High Chest
Estimate: $35,000 - $65,000
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, circa 1770, finely proportioned and distinguished by its well carved ball and claw feet, walnut with white pine secondary, two carved fan drawers, original finials and brasses, 87-1/2 x 39-1/2 x 21 in.
Provenance: Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Note: Competing Salem shops made similar versions of this high chest. Most feature ogee heads, carved fans on the upper and lower center drawers, and elaborately scrolled front rails. The most expensive variants, as exemplified by this chest, have claw-and-ball feet.
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Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
excellent condition overall, original finials and hardware; one flame is repaired and a small section of cornice with minor patches to moldings, other very minor surface flaws and repairs; all conservation work was performed by Alan Miller
