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Fine Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers, Goddard-Townsend School, Newport, Rhode Island, circa 1785
Estimate
9,000 - 14,000 USD
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Description
- Height 32 3/4 in. by Width 36 1/2 in. by Depth 20 1/4 in.; Case Width: 35 in.
Appears to retain its original brass hardware. Inscribed on the back board and underside of base Abby Liscombe. Drawers numbered 1,2,3,4 in period graphite.
Condition
Secondary wood is chestnut and white pine; drawers numbered 1,2,3,4 in period graphite.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The presently offered chest of drawers relates to several serpentine front examples that have sold including The Robinson Family Chest of Drawers which was cataloged as " Possibly by John Goddard" when sold at Christie's on January 21,2011 , Sale 2414, lot 93. The above-mentioned chest according to family records descended from Thomas Robinson (1730-1817) of Newport, directly to the consignor. Other related Chest of drawers in this group include one that was owned by Gary Sullivan in 2007 and illustrated in the Rhode island furniture Archive at the Yale University Archive, www.rifa.art.yale.edu Object number RIF3431.