The Jerold D. Krouse Collection: Masterpieces from America & Ireland | November 11, 2025
Tue, Nov 11, 2025 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 42
Important Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Mahogany Chest on Chest
Estimate: $200,000 - $400,000
Sold for
$420,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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circa 1765, with virtuoso carving attributed to Nicholas Bernard and Martin Jugiez, fine proportions, mahogany with white cedar, yellow pine, and poplar, original pierced brasses, fine old surface, 96 x 47-1/2 x 24-1/2 in., uppercase width 37-3/4 in.
Provenance: Purchased from Mrs. Samuel Auchincloss, Marietta, Pennsylvania, March, 1954; Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Lammot du Pont Copeland, Wilmington, Delaware; sold Sotheby's New York, The Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Lamont du Pont Copeland, January 19, 2002, lot 189; Alan Miller; The Jerold Krouse Collection
Literature: Morrison Hecksher, "Living with Antiques: Mount Cuba in Delaware", Magazine Antiques, May, 1987, pg. 1082, plate VI.
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Purchased from Mrs. Samuel Auchincloss, Marietta, Pennsylvania, March, 1954; Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Lammot du Pont Copeland, Wilmington, Delaware; sold Sotheby's New York, The Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Lamont du Pont Copeland, January 19, 2002, lot 189; Alan Miller; The Jerold Krouse Collection
excellent condition overall, appears to retain its original brasses, retains some areas of early surface, original feet with some breaks and repairs and areas of later color, applied carving on tympanum and upper shell drawer largely intact with only minor repairs largely at top, breaks and repairs at swans necks (all original material), central cartouche was restored by Alan Miller Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
