03-03-201303-03-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2640BBoston
March 3, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Chippendale Cherry and Maple Carved Scroll-top Chest-on-chest

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$7,200$6,000
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2640BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 03, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Chippendale Cherry and Maple Carved Scroll-top Chest-on-chest, possibly Connecticut River Valley, late 18th century, the crest with pinwheel-carved terminals and flame finials, the top section with central pinwheel-carved drawer and flanking fluted pilasters, original brasses, old refinish, (minor imperfections),ht. 87, lower case wd. 38 3/4, lower case dp. 20 1/2 in.

Provenance: Lloyd Cabot Briggs, then by family descent to the consignor.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

shrinkage cracks, some old replaced glue blocks to base, cracks to plinths, finials original. the lower case leans slightly to the right.


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Keywords

Connecticut River Valley, Lloyd Cabot Briggs