Brunk Auctions
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Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Sep 17, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1272

Fine Pennsylvania Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest

Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000

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Philadelphia, 1760-1780, dentil molded and blind fret cornice, highly figured mahogany throughout, dovetailed drawers flanked by fluted quarter columns, base with ogee bracket feet, poplar and white cedar secondary, 80-3/4 x 47 x 24 in.

Note: After its purchase at Brunk Auctions in 2016, this chest on chest was expertly conserved by Vogt Conservation in Virginia (accompanied by receipt describing work done).

Provenance: Private Richmond, Virginia Collection; sold Brunk Auctions, July 2016, lot 803, sold $21,600; Private Collection, Virginia

Condition

excellent overall, brasses replaced with some plugged holes and color retouch, typical minor flaws to drawer lips, original feet and composite blocking with only minor breaks to side facings, side fretwork appliques restored

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