Lot 310
  • 310

A Very Fine Chippendale Figured Mahogany Block-Front Chest of Drawers, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1770

Estimate
30,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description

  • mahogany
  • Height 30 in. by Width 36 in. by Depth 21 3/4 in.
Appears to retain its original surface and its original cast brass hardware.  The backboard bears a label L263169 and name V. A. WRIGHT and with old label stamped Minneapolis Institute of Art. 

Provenance

Israel Sack, Inc., New York

Exhibited

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Literature

Israel Sack, Inc., American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, vol. 8, p. 2345, no. P5880

Condition

Appears to retain its original surface; drawers with 18th century brass hardware; retains fine old patina with great color ; shrinkage crack to each side panel; proper front left foot facing with crack and tiny old chip; feet appear to retain many of the original pine blocks; drawer runners to interior of case appear to be replaced;
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