American & Southern | September 11, 2025
Thu, Sep 11, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1115
Fine Philadelphia Chippendale Highly Figured Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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, 1775-1785, highly figured veneers, inset quarter columns, original boldly formed ogee bracket feet, poplar, white cedar, and yellow pine secondary, 37-1/2 x 42 x 23-1/2 in.
Provenance: Samuel Eyre (b. 1734), to his son; Nathan Eyre (1767-1819), to his son; Joseph Eyre (1806-1880), to his son; Edward Hopkins Eyre (1840-1925), to his daughter; Helen Lewis Eyre (1889-1969), to her son; Duncan MacAlester Eyre; Deanne Levison, American Antiques; Private Collection, purchased from the above August 3, 1987 (accompanied by copy of receipt); An Important Atlanta Private Collection
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Samuel Eyre (b. 1734), to his son; Nathan Eyre (1767-1819), to his son; Joseph Eyre (1806-1880), to his son; Edward Hopkins Eyre (1840-1925), to his daughter; Helen Lewis Eyre (1889-1969), to her son; Duncan MacAlester Eyre; Deanne Levison, American Antiques; Private Collection, purchased from the above August 3, 1987 (accompanied by copy of receipt); An Important Atlanta Private Collection
excellent condition overall, original feet and blocking, brasses replaced, minor surface wear to top, other minor surface flaws
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