Description:
Red-stained Maple High Chest, probably Long Island, New York, 1770-1800, in two sections: the top case with molded cornice above two thumbmolded half-drawers over four graduated long drawers, and attached mid-molding, on a lower case with one long and three short drawers above a deeply valanced apron centering a carved pendant, joining four bold arris cabriole legs ending in pad feet on platforms, replaced brasses, old surface, (imperfections),ht. 72, lower case wd. 36, lower case dp. 18 1/2 in.
Estimate $6,000-8,000
thumbmolding reshaped on two of the short drawers in lower section, shrinkage crack to left side of lower case, minor shrinkage cracks elsewhere, surface wear and signs of use.
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