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Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Sep 17, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1018

Southern Chippendale Paint Decorated Lift Top Chest

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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

probably Virginia, late 18th/early 19th century, scrubbed top, yellow pine throughout in old pale blue buttermilk paint, front with white painted lovebirds and floral decoration, original iron hinges, open interior with lidded till, several old pencil inscriptions and date of 1846, original bracket feet, original iron lock, 21-1/2 x 47-1/2 x 19-3/4 in.

Condition

excellent largely untouched condition, original lock currently detached, one rear foot bracket and one lower side molding likely old replacements, typical surface distress, wear, and scattered paint losses overall, one front side bracket pieced approximately one inch, other chips and wear to feet and base molding, some later nails at dovetails, other surface flaws consistent with age and use