Lot 70
  • 70

A Very Fine Chippendale Figured Mahogany Blocked-End Reverse-Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Boston, Massachusetts circa 1770

Estimate
30,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 31 1/2 in. by Width 35 3/4 in. by Depth 20 3/4 in.; Case Width 33 1/2 in.
Appears to retain its original very rare pierced brass hardware and dark, rich, possibly original surface.

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Harriman, New York;
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Harriman, Chicago;
Mrs. Barbara Harriman, Chicago;
Private Collection

Condition

The secondary wood is white pine; the proper left front verticle glue block is missing; there is an 1/8 inch filler strip added to proper left side to plug crack; center of top with a 11 inch crack radiating from knot.
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