Description:
Carved Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer Inlaid Bow-front Chest of Drawers, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, area, c. 1820, the top with molded edge and ovolo corners above waterleaf- and punchwork-carved turned and reeded quarter-engaged columns flanking four drawers with matched satinwood and mahogany veneer panels surrounded by crossbanding, on shaped skirt with fan-inlaid central drop joining turned legs, ht. 44, wd. 42, dp. 22 in.
Estimate $6,000-8,000
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Keywords
PortsmouthStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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