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THBRare Connecticut Chippendale Chest in Old Surface
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PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveSep 11, 2021
Premier Auction - Session II - September 11, 2021 - Lots 824 to 1228 - Begins 9:00AM EST Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Northwestern Connecticut, probably Litchfield,ÿor Western Massachusetts, Berkshire Hills,ÿcirca 1770, unusual form in fine original condition, top with molded outsetÿfront corners above four long drawers flankedÿby chamfered and fluted corners, set on ogee bracket feet, poplar secondary throughout, dovetailed, pinned, and wrought nail construction, 34 x 38 x 22 in., case width 32-5/8 in., Provenance: The Ann and Joel Finn Collection; Note: Illustrated in the Jeffery Tillou Antiques catalog, The Ann and Joel Finn Collection, 2018, pg. 28-29 (lot accompanied by copy of catalog).The Tillou catalog notes that "the chest exhibits many rare and unusual distinct cabinetmaking features. The top has an overhanging blocked corner molded edge above four graduated drawers with thumb nail molded lips, flanked by carved lamb's tongue fluted corners, supported by unique laminated ogee bracket feet."
Condition
very good with scattered old minor repairs including some patches, repairs, and minor losses at drawer lips with associated color retouch, dents and abrasions to drawer facings, brasses replaced (bat wing escutcheons removed but accompany lot), stains and abrasions to top with shrinkage crack (appears to be a one single board top and case sides, in addition, the drawer supports through mortised through back boards), one foot spur replaced, typical shrinkage separations including separations from sides to chamfered corners, one side with cracks and minor repair
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