$12,685
Diminutive Carved Tiger Maple High Chest of Drawers, Newburyport, Massachusetts, mid-18th century, the upper case with molded cornice and hidden drawer above four thumb-molded graduated drawers, set into lower case with projecting mid-molding above two long drawers, the lower with three-drawer facade centering a concave carved fan, and shaped skirt centering a pierced pendant, all joining four cabriole legs with arris knees ending in pad feet on high shaped platforms, original brass, old surface, (very minor imperfections), ht. 70 3/4, lower case dp. 18 1/2, lower case wd. 35 1/2 in. Provenance: Skinner, The Estate of Malcolm S. Burroughs, October 28 & 29, 2000, Lot 435. Estimate $8,000-12,000 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-03-03
