August Americana
Description:
Queen Anne Maple Chest on Frame, Massachusetts, mid-18th century, the projecting cornice above a case of two short thumb-molded drawers and four graduated drawers below, set into a valanced frame joining cabriole legs ending in pad feet, ht. 62 1/2, cornice wd. 36 1/2, cornice dp. 19 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
shrinkage cracks to case sides, lower molding possibly replaced, cracks around pins, some knee returns either missing or replaced.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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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