Lot 121
  • 121

A Very Fine and Rare Diminutive Chippendale Cherrywood Chest-and-Bookcase, probably Pennsylvania, circa 1790

Estimate
30,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • cherrywood
  • Height 77 in. by width 33 1/2 in. by Depth 18 1/2 in.
Appears to retain its original hardware. Retains dry early surface.

Provenance

Skinner Inc., Bolton, Massachusetts

Condition

Secondary wood is poplar. Lacking central finial.
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