Sale 09AM02 | Lot 162

Chippendale Cherry High Chest

Catalogue: American Furniture and Decorative Arts
Chippendale Cherry High Chest

Lot Details

Lot 162
Chippendale Cherry High Chest
Probably New York, 18th century
In two parts, the molded cornice above two short and three long drawers, resting on a lower section with five drawers, raised on shell carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet. Height 70 inches, width 43 inches, depth 22 inches.

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for $15,000 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

secondary wood: tulip poplar.

Brasses replaced.
Refinished light color.
Split to side.
Minor chips to drawers lips.
Small restoration to the second from bottom right drawer.
Tight shrinkage crack to apron.
Old restoration to lower right of the bottom drawer in the upper case.


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Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for $15,000 (includes buyer's premium)

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American Furniture and Decorative Arts

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