Description:
Georgian-style Mahogany High Chest, 19th century, upper case with crown molding and dentils surmounting two over three drawers, flanked by fluted brass highlighted pilasters, on a molded lower case with three graduated drawers, all resting on bracket feet, ht. 73, wd. 43 1/2, dp. 21 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
Scattered minor cracking to veneer, side panels of both side each with vertical cracks and patches to veneer. One pull lacking nut. Center bracket in-between uppermost drawers swollen (slight gap between case). Back right foot of base lacking one side of bracket, other loose but present. Scattered minor worming.
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Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.