Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2513Location: BostonDate / Time: July 10, 2010 10:00AM
Description:
Chippendale Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 19th century, rectangular top and case above four string-inlaid and graduated drawers, on ogee bracket feet, ht. 33 1/2, wd. 34 1/2, dp. 20 in.
Estimate $500-700
Top with some uneven sun fading and a large dark stain to front left; long patches to top three traversing rails due to lock forcing; pulls changed and with small plugs visible; shrinkage cracks to the sides; age typical minor additional defects.