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Sat, May 21, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 917

Fine Philadelphia Chippendale Figured Mahogany Chest

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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

Pennsylvania, 18th century, of diminutive proportions, very highly figured molded top over four graduated drawers with pierced bat wing brasses and escutcheons, flanked by inset fluted quarter columns, on ogee bracket feet, poplar and white cedar secondary, 34 x 34-1/2 x 20-1/4 in., waist 33 in.

Provenance: Private Collection

Condition

feet restored, otherwise generally good integrity, scattered checking at drawer facings and top, some patches at drawer facings, brasses replaced, crack and minor fading to top, bumps and wear to feet, other scattered surface flaws, pest damage to backboards, 4 inch strip at back edge of top