Lot 265
  • 265

FINE AND RARE CHIPPENDALE CARVED CHERRYWOOD CHEST-ON-CHEST, New London County, Connecticut, circa 1790

Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description

  • cherrywood
  • Height 86 1/2 in. by Width 43 3/4 in. by Depth 21 3/4 in.
Appears to retain its original finials and retains a rich historic surface. Proper right uppermost drawer replaced.

Provenance

Collection of Dr. Bert Lies, Jr., Santa Fe, New Mexico;
Tillou Gallery, Litchfield, Connecticut;
Sotheby's New York, Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Folk Paintings and Silver, October 24, 1987, sale no. 5622, lot 502;
David A. Schorsch, New York.

Condition

Secondary wood white pine. the top lip of third drawer in upper case replaced; corner patch to proper left side square drawer in lower case. 1 inch patch to outermost corners of cornice. 7 inch chip to top back edge of proper left side waist molding. Hardware replaced.
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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