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An Exceptional Queen Anne Red-Painted Carved and Figured Maple High Chest-on-Chest, attributed to Major John Dunlap, probably Bedford, New Hampshire, circa 1785-1792
Estimate
60,000 - 120,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- maple
- Height 80 in. by Width 38 3/4 in. by Depth 20 in.
Appears to retain is original finish and cast brass hardware.
Provenance
A New Hampshire family;
Peter Sawyer, Exeter, New Hampshire;
Private Collection;
Skinner, Boston, Massachusetts, American Furniture and Decorative Arts, June 4, 2006, sale 2322, lot 105.
Peter Sawyer, Exeter, New Hampshire;
Private Collection;
Skinner, Boston, Massachusetts, American Furniture and Decorative Arts, June 4, 2006, sale 2322, lot 105.
Literature
Charles S. Parsons, The Dunlaps and Their Furniture, (Manchester, New Hampshire: The Currier Gallery of Art, 1970), pl. 22.
Condition
Remarkable untouched condition. Secondary wood white pine.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This remarkable high chest-on-chest is one of mere handful of surviving objects from the workshop of Major John Dunlap to survive with its original surface intact.