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Premier Auction | May 19, 2023

Fri, May 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 713

New Hampshire Brown Painted and Carved Cherry Chest on Frame

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

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

mid to late 18th century, molded cornice, dovetailed top, six graduated drawers, batwing brasses, lower drawer centered by a carved anthemion flanked by incised stars, spurred and scalloped skirt, cabriole legs, pad feet, rear boards with large inscription "ELID, 1798", 58 x 38 x 19 in.

Condition

fine state of preservation overall, old painted surface with scattered wear, tiny losses and paint touchups, returns with thin shrinkage cracks, some drawers with minor separation at bottom boards, base with minor/small old restorations, proper left front foot has been repaired, typical wear and imperfections expected with age and use