Lot 205
  • 205

The Huntington Family Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany Chest-on-Chest, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1770

Estimate
25,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • mahogany
  • Height 89 1/2 in. by Width 42 1/2 in. by Depth 20 1/2 in.
Appears to retains its original ornate cast brass hardware.

Provenance

Huntington Family, Massachusetts;
Dr. Elisha Huntington and Hannah Hinkly Huntington;
thence by decent;
Israel Sack, Inc., New York;
Christie's New York, Fine American Furniture, Folk Art and Decortative Arts, October 19, 1990, lot 284

Literature

American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, Vol. 8, (Washington, DC: 1986) p. 2097, no. 5510.

Condition

white pine secondary woods, finials replaced. Construction differences between drawers in upper and lower case.
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