Description:
Fan-carved Cherry High Chest of Drawers, New England, c. 1740-60, with flat molded cornice, nine thumbmolded drawers on cabriole legs ending in pad feet on platforms, joined by a cutout apron, replaced brasses, refinished, (imperfections),ht. 74 3/4, wd. 37 1/8, dp. 19 1/8 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
shrinkage crack to left side. some returns may be replaced. second to top drawer with replaced bottom. Drawer bottoms very thick pieces of heavy rough hewn lumber.
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Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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