Early Painted Pine Chest over Two Drawers

Description:

Early Painted Pine Chest over Two Drawers, Massachusetts, late 17th century, with molded and cleated lift-top opening to a well above a single arch-molded case of two faux and two working drawers, outlined in molding in differing patterns, on molded base, sides extending to a flat end with chip-carving on the bottom edge, original cast brass teardrop pulls and escutcheons, original surface of black-painted moldings and red case with dark brown graining in swirl, (imperfections),ht. 35 1/4, wd. 39 1/8, dp. 20 1/8 in.

Provenance: Mary M. Sampson, Wellesley, Massachusetts; Rev. W. Brooks Rice, W. Brooks Rice Jr., by descent to the present owners.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

paint wear to front and to base molding. One hinge may have one replaced element and is slightly loose. very minor insect damage to backboards. lower edges of case sides with chip-carving just above floor. original brass, hardware, and surface.


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