Sold for $20,000

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A Chippendale Shell-and-Block Carved Cherrywood Chest of Drawers

Likely Connecticut, Circa 1775

Height 35 1/4 x width 37 3/4 x depth 19 1/4 inches.

Provenance:
Ex-Collection, Crawford Wettlaufer, Buffalo, New York

Condition Report

In overall fine and stable condition. Appears to retain the original drawer pulls. Retains a fairly even, refinished patina throughout. Old scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age, use and manufacture. The outer shell carvings appear to be carved separately and then attached to the drawer face. Few age cracks throughout. Traces of glue visible to the dovetails of the poplar sub-top. The top is attached to the sub-top using a series of eight screws coming from inside of the case, through the sub-top and into the underside of the top. The top, while seemingly early, shows old screw holes that do not match up to the current sub-top, so it is possible that either the sub-top or the top are replaced. There is a mortis carved out of the molding above the top drawer, however there is no lock mechanism or suggestion of a lock mechanism ever having been installed.

The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.

The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Hindman.

Please email katiebenedict@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.