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Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 11, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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Early Dark Blue-painted Chest over Drawer

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$6,765$5,500
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3278MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 11, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

Early Dark Blue-painted Chest over Drawer, Connecticut, early 18th century, the hinged lid opens above a well and arch-molded case of three faux and one working drawer, with heavy base molding and four turned feet, later paint, (imperfections, restoration to base),ht. 25 3/4, wd. 25 1/2, dp. 16 in.

Provenance: Mary Wells; Lillian Cogan, 1986.

Note: A later inscription in red paint on the bottom reads "C.I./Guilford."
Estimate $3,000-5,000

hinges replaced. some parts on underside of base appear to have modern stain.


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