Americana Online
Description:
Chippendale Walnut Chest of Drawers, Philadelphia area, c. 1760-80, the molded top over a case of four graduated thumb-molded drawers flanked by engaged fluted quarter-columns on four ogee bracket feet, old brasses, old refinish, (restoration),ht. 33, case wd. 38, case dp. 19 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
the highly figured walnut sides and top have a few patched knots and small filled cracks. Repairs to the front feet. patches and losses to thumbmolding.
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.
Keywords
PhiladelphiaStephen 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
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