Lot 18
  • 18

A VERY FINE AND RARE CHIPPENDALE CARVED CHERRYWOOD CHEST-ON-CHEST, PROBABLY COLCHESTER, CONNECTICUT circa 1790

Estimate
65,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • cherrywood
  • Height 86 1/2 in. by Width 43 3/4 in. by Depth 21 3/4 in.
appears to retains its original finials and retains a rich historic surface. Proper right uppermost drawer replaced.

Provenance

Collection of Dr. Bert Lies, Jr., Sante Fe, New Mexico
Tillou Gallery, Litchfield, Connecticut
Sotheby's New York, Important American Furniture, Folk Art, Folk Paintings and Silver, October 24, 1987, sale no. 5622, lot 502
David A. Schorsch, New York

Condition

Secondary wood white pine. the top lip of third drawer in upper case replaced; corner patch to proper left side square drawer in lower case. 1 inch patch to outermost corners of cornice. 7 inch chip to top back edge of proper left side waist molding.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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