$14,760
Carved Walnut and Walnut Veneer Inlaid High Chest of Drawers, possibly Joseph Davis, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, c. 1735-50, the carved scrolled cresting above the double-arch molded two-part case of eleven drawers bordered by stringing and double herringbone banding, all flanked by reeded and stop-fluted columns topped with acanthus carving, all on cabriole legs joining shaped skirt with applied bead centering a carved fan, refinished, replaced brasses, (alterations and restoration), ht. without finial 82, case wd. 43 3/4, case dp. 24 in. Note: For a related piece of furniture see Skinner American Furniture and Decorative Arts, March 6, 2011, Sale 2538B, Lot 56.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-03-02
