attributed to the shop of John Head, 1720-1730, rectangular top with canted corners and molded edge above a conforming case fitted with four graduated long drawers, flanked by fluted canted corners, over a shaped skirt, on bun feet fitted with casters, appears to retain original brasses, 40-1/4 x 41 x 23-1/2 in.
Provenance: sold Christie's, New York, October 12, 2001, lot 88, for $204,000; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
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sold Christie's, New York, October 12, 2001, lot 88, for $204,000; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Likely the base of a chest on chest, with old later top (at the time of the Christie's sale, the top was thought to be original); warping and shrinkage separation (front board is currently somewhat loose), the case with old dry finish, other typical surface wear and flaws, one backboard replaced
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