An American Panorama: North, South, East and West | May 9, 2024
Thu, May 9, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 510
Rare Kentucky Federal Figured Cherry Chest on Frame
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
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 |
Mason County, 1790-1815, rectangular top with banded edge, chamfered fluted stiles, two short drawers over four graduated long drawers, arched base raised on cabriole legs, poplar secondary, 48 x 41 x 21 in.
For more on this rare group of Kentucky chests, see Ramsey and Wachs, The Tuttle Muddle: An Investigation of a Kentucky Case-on-Frame Furniture Group.
Provenance: The Friends of Colonial Williamsburg Collections Fund; Property Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia; all proceeds to benefit the Collections Acquisitions Fund
Condition
structurally sound and in generally good overall condition, top with minor cracks and gouge marks, two drawers lacking locks, brasses appear to be original, minor repairs to drawer interiors, returns with shrinkage cracks, one foot partially ended out, two feet with toe repairs, other general wear and imperfections from age and use
Available payment options
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The Friends of Colonial Williamsburg Collections Fund; Property Deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, Virginia; all proceeds to benefit the Collections Acquisitions Fund
