IMPORTANT MASSACHUSETTS CHIPPENDALE SERPENTINE BALL AND CLAW FOOT MAHOGANY CHEST.

Last quarter 18th century, Attributed to Benjamin Frothingham, Jr. (1734-1809), Charlestown, Massachusetts. The single board rectangular top with strong graining and beveled edge projecting above the conforming case with serpentine front and four long graduated drawers. Molded plinth raised on abnormally large boldly carved ball and talon feet with scalloped returns, typical of the shop of Benjamin Frothingham, Jr. REF: See Albert Sack Volume 5, pg 1357, for a similar chest of drawers. SIZE: 34″ h x 42″ w x 21-1/2″ d. CONDITION: With old cleaned surfaces, with replaced brasses of the period. Backboards original, feet and returns all appear original and untouched. Very good overall. 52235-2 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2112

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2112	$3,932.50	IMPORTANT MASSACHUSETTS CHIPPENDALE SERPENTINE BALL AND CLAW FOOT MAHOGANY CHEST. Last quarter 18th century, Attributed to Benjamin Frothingham, Jr. (1734-1809), Charlestown, Massachusetts. The single board rectangular top with strong graining and beveled edge projecting above the conforming case with serpentine front and four long graduated drawers. Molded plinth raised on abnormally large boldly carved ball and talon feet with scalloped returns, typical of the shop of Benjamin Frothingham, Jr. REF: See Albert Sack Volume 5, pg 1357, for a similar chest of drawers. SIZE: 34″ h x 42″ w x 21-1/2″ d. CONDITION: With old cleaned surfaces, with replaced brasses of the period. Backboards original, feet and returns all appear original and untouched. Very good overall. 52235-2 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 2112 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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IMPORTANT MASSACHUSETTS CHIPPENDALE SERPENTINE BALL AND CLAW FOOT MAHOGANY CHEST.