Lot 1139

Southern Chippendale Walnut Five Drawer Chest

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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
North Carolina or Virginia, late 18th century, walnut with heavy yellow pine secondary throughout, scratch beaded dovetailed drawers flanked by chamfered front corners,ÿretaining top half of original ogee bracket feet, one top drawer fitted with dividers, 39 x 41-1/2 x 21 in. - Provenance: From the Estate of the Late Jim VanStory, Weaverville, North Carolina

Condition

stains and wear to top, brasses replaced (no plugged holes, some bails possibly original) , lower edge of one small drawer facing restored, chip and loss at two escutcheons, other minor wear and losses to edges of drawers and drawer surrounds, upper half of ogee bracket feet largely intact (one rear bracket replaced) , possibly lacking narrow strip at back edge of top (gap and some small nail holes)