An American Panorama: North, South, East and West | May 9, 2024
Thu, May 9, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 557
Massachusetts Chippendale Mahogany Reverse Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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 |
circa 1770, reverse serpentine overhanging top with molded edge, conforming case with four graduated drawers, original reticulated batwing brasses, shaped bracket feet, white pine secondary, 31 x 36 x 21-1/4 in.
Provenance: Purchased from Israel Sack, Inc., circa 1989; Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Hennage; Property deaccessioned by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; all proceeds to benefit The Joseph H. and June S. Hennage Fund
Illustrated in Israel Sack, American Antiques From Israel Sack Collection, Vol. III, p. 693.
Condition
structurally sound and in good overall condition, top with minor shrinkages, old surface, replaced drawer runners and minor drawer interior repairs, serpentine base with minor repair visible from interior under drawer, feet with replaced glue blocks, one foot missing glue block, one rear foot is likely an old replacement, small filled areas to original feet, scattered abrasions and other imperfections expected with age and use
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Purchased from Israel Sack, Inc., circa 1989; Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Hennage; Property deaccessioned by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; all proceeds to benefit The Joseph H. and June S. Hennage Fund
