Our Premier Autumn Auction | Session II | October 22, 2025
Wed, Oct 22, 2025 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 605
Rare Massachusetts William and Mary Figured Walnut and Maple High Chest
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
Sold for
$38,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
coastal Massachusetts, 1700-1720, highly figured walnut with maple sides and finely turned figured maple legs, top of lower case boldly inscribed "John Bailey Lynn #25", interior of one short drawer with branded mark "JNO. Bailey", 66-1/2 x 39 x 22 in.
Provenance: Collection of Howard Reifsnyder; sold American Art Association, 1929, lot 701; one drawer with label for Gibbs-Williams Fund 29.254 (29.254 is painted in red on the back of the lower case); purchased at the Reifsnyder Sale by the Detroit Museum of Art for $3,960, (accompanied by copy of invoice); sold Sotheby's, New York, October 24th, 1993, lot 182; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
Literature: Described and illustrated in E.S. Holloway, American Furniture and Decoration, 1928, pg. 41, plate 4 (as cited in the Reifsnyder catalog).
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Collection of Howard Reifsnyder; sold American Art Association, 1929, lot 701; one drawer with label for Gibbs-Williams Fund 29.254 (29.254 is painted in red on the back of the lower case); purchased at the Reifsnyder Sale by the Detroit Museum of Art for $3,960, (accompanied by copy of invoice); sold Sotheby's, New York, October 24th, 1993, lot 182; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
appears to be in outstanding condition, retaining its original legs, stretchers, feet, and possibly brasses； locks are replaced, old refinishing, pine stretchers were probably originally ebonized； accompanied by condition notes from Alan Miller, April 29th, 1994, attesting to the very pure condition this high chest 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.
