Lot 311
  • 311

A Very Fine Chippendale Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers, Pennsyvania, circa 1770

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • height 34 ½ in. by width 36 ¼ by depth 22 in. (87.63cm by 92.075cm by 55.88cm)
appears to retain its original rare pierced brass hardware; proper left front foot facing patched, patches to back of top where mirror was once attached.

Condition

secondary wood is yellow pine and poplar; approximately a 4 ½ by ½ inch patch to proper right rear facing; 3 1/2 by 1/2 inch chip to proper right front foot facing at base of foot; proper left front foot with added wafer at base approx ½ inch of height; proper left rear foot with added half inch wafer to back; 1 ½ by 2 ¾ inch patch to both proper right and left sides of back edge of top
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Catalogue Note

A very closely related example is illustrated in Albert Sack, Fine Points of Furniture: Early American, Revised edition, (Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2007), cover and p. 103 and is evaluated as "Best."