AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
CHIPPENDALE CHERRY HIGHBOY.Connecticut circa 1780. In two parts, the upper with scroll pediment with engaged fluted pilasters. Crown moulding terminating with carved rosettes, flanking center plinth on the scroll board. Upper case has five levels of graduated lipped drawers. Central candle box, flanked by two short drawers. Pediment is surmounted by three plinths with spiral turn finials. Lower case has full width drawer at top. Fan carved center candle box, flanked by two smaller drawers. Apron has simple arcaded design with two dropped plinths with the turned pendants. Sides have simple arcade design. Mid mouldings are applied to both cases. Raised on tall cabriole legs with carved knees and claw ball feet. Brasses are in original holes and possibly original. Locks are present only in three full width drawers of upper case. SIZE: 87" h x 42-3/4" w x 22" d. PROVENANCE: From a private coastal Maine collection. CONDITION: Generally good with old refinish with some drawer lip repairs. Upper portion of center plinth cracked, but the top piece is probably original. Age crack on left side of scroll board. Separations to sides of upper case. 49362-1 DH (10,000-15,000)