AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
CHIPPENDALE PAINTED TALL CHEST.New England, circa 1765. This bold example exhibits more features expected of Queen Anne era cabinet making and predicts a rural origin. The fanciful grain painting is largely intact and appealing. The tall bracket feet are of Queen Anne inspiration, the sides are simple semi-circular cutouts, and a cyma pattern on the front. The drawer organization and graduation is pleasing, with split top drawers over 6 full-width drawers. The cornice molding corresponds to the base molding with a simple profile. Hardwood drawer fronts, probably maple. Sides of case and secondaries are white pine wood. SIZE: 64" h x 37" w x 19" d. CONDITION: Good, brasses are appropriate modern replacements not in original holes, cracks to feet and lower portion of proper right side of front foot replaced. Paint wear, age coloring and some age cracks to sides. 50096-2 DH (1,200-1,800)