CHIPPENDALE FIGURED MAHOGANY REVERSE SERPENTINE CHEST OF DRAWERS.

Circa 1780 Salem, Massachusetts. Boldly shaped chest with highly figured single boards of mahogany composing the case. Drawer fronts particularly nice figure accentuating Serpentine contour. Claw and ball carved base with shell carved medial drop pendant is particularly well executed and completely intact. The drawer edges have a thumbnail beading instead of extruded lips or applied cockbeading. Brasses are bold Chippendale examples and all hardware appears original including locks. Surface is soft, old historic finish with great color. SIZE: 34″ h x 36-1/4″ w (case dimension) x 19″ d (case dimension). PROVENANCE: From a Maine/Texas estate being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Some re-nailing to backboards and drawer bottoms, and interior of drawers, shellacked. 51398-3 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2287

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 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
	2287	$6,050.00	CHIPPENDALE FIGURED MAHOGANY REVERSE SERPENTINE CHEST OF DRAWERS. Circa 1780 Salem, Massachusetts. Boldly shaped chest with highly figured single boards of mahogany composing the case. Drawer fronts particularly nice figure accentuating Serpentine contour. Claw and ball carved base with shell carved medial drop pendant is particularly well executed and completely intact. The drawer edges have a thumbnail beading instead of extruded lips or applied cockbeading. Brasses are bold Chippendale examples and all hardware appears original including locks. Surface is soft, old historic finish with great color. SIZE: 34″ h x 36-1/4″ w (case dimension) x 19″ d (case dimension). PROVENANCE: From a Maine/Texas estate being sold unreserved. CONDITION: Some re-nailing to backboards and drawer bottoms, and interior of drawers, shellacked. 51398-3 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2287 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 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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CHIPPENDALE FIGURED MAHOGANY REVERSE SERPENTINE CHEST OF DRAWERS.