THE AVERY FAMILY QUEEN ANNE CHERRY BONNET-TOP HIGHBOY.

THE AVERY FAMILY QUEEN ANNE CHERRY BONNET-TOP HIGHBOY. Circa 1750-1770, Connecticut. The broken arch full bonnet crest with molded cornice centering a large flame finial above a central fan carved drawer flanked by short drawers above four graduated long drawers, all with thumbmolded edges, fitted to the mid-molded lower case having a single long drawer above a central fan carved drawer flanked by two deep drawers above a scalloped and shaped apron raised on cabriole legs with distinctive ridged knees and shaped returns terminating in platform pad feet. Highboy retains all original brass hardware. Pictured in The Magazine Antiques, June 1996 in an ad by Israel Sack Inc. Copy of advertisement accompanies this lot. SIZE: 81″ h x 36″ case w, 40-1/2″ overall w x 20-3/4″ d. PROVENANCE: By descent through the Avery Family of Groton, CT. CONDITION: With small restored section of backboard in bonnet. Bonnet, backboards, legs and feet all original, proper left front return is a replacement. Case with newer surfaces, in need of professional repolishing. Structurally in very fine condition. 9-20325 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

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
	2045	$18,400.00	THE AVERY FAMILY QUEEN ANNE CHERRY BONNET-TOP HIGHBOY. Circa 1750-1770, Connecticut. The broken arch full bonnet crest with molded cornice centering a large flame finial above a central fan carved drawer flanked by short drawers above four graduated long drawers, all with thumbmolded edges, fitted to the mid-molded lower case having a single long drawer above a central fan carved drawer flanked by two deep drawers above a scalloped and shaped apron raised on cabriole legs with distinctive ridged knees and shaped returns terminating in platform pad feet. Highboy retains all original brass hardware. Pictured in The Magazine Antiques, June 1996 in an ad by Israel Sack Inc. Copy of advertisement accompanies this lot. SIZE: 81″ h x 36″ case w, 40-1/2″ overall w x 20-3/4″ d. PROVENANCE: By descent through the Avery Family of Groton, CT. CONDITION: With small restored section of backboard in bonnet. Bonnet, backboards, legs and feet all original, proper left front return is a replacement. Case with newer surfaces, in need of professional repolishing. Structurally in very fine condition. 9-20325 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 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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