QUEEN ANNE FIGURED RED WALNUT BONNET-TOP HIGHBOY.

Circa 1745-1760, Salem area, Massachusetts. In two parts. The upper case with a swan’s neck cyma scrolled pediment of very pleasing pitch and exceptionally bold moldings. The tympanum board possesses a good balance of positive and negative space punctuated with the urn-and-flame finials. The top center drawer fan-carved, flanked by short drawers over four graduated long drawers with thumb-molded edges. With acceptance molding to both cases as typical of Essex County furniture pre-1760. The case drawer organization and graduation is very well resolved with the original brasses designed in a waisted formation. The lower case with single long drawer over central fan-carved drawer, flanked by short drawers. The arcaded apron with drop pendants blocked at center for the finely carved fan drawer. Standing on sweeping cabriole legs with ridged knees, hocked ankles and well resolved pad feet with intact under pads. Brass plates are original with some replaced posts. Brasses moved slightly and re-set at some point in its history. SIZE: 87-1/2″ h x 35″ case w x 21″ d. CONDITION: In very good condition. Bottom backboard of upper case is an early replacement. Maintained finish with fine old patina. 50839-28 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2166

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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
	2166	$15,405.00	QUEEN ANNE FIGURED RED WALNUT BONNET-TOP HIGHBOY. Circa 1745-1760, Salem area, Massachusetts. In two parts. The upper case with a swan’s neck cyma scrolled pediment of very pleasing pitch and exceptionally bold moldings. The tympanum board possesses a good balance of positive and negative space punctuated with the urn-and-flame finials. The top center drawer fan-carved, flanked by short drawers over four graduated long drawers with thumb-molded edges. With acceptance molding to both cases as typical of Essex County furniture pre-1760. The case drawer organization and graduation is very well resolved with the original brasses designed in a waisted formation. The lower case with single long drawer over central fan-carved drawer, flanked by short drawers. The arcaded apron with drop pendants blocked at center for the finely carved fan drawer. Standing on sweeping cabriole legs with ridged knees, hocked ankles and well resolved pad feet with intact under pads. Brass plates are original with some replaced posts. Brasses moved slightly and re-set at some point in its history. SIZE: 87-1/2″ h x 35″ case w x 21″ d. CONDITION: In very good condition. Bottom backboard of upper case is an early replacement. Maintained finish with fine old patina. 50839-28 (15,000-25,000) – Lot 2166 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016 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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QUEEN ANNE FIGURED RED WALNUT BONNET-TOP HIGHBOY.