$14,400
Red Oak Carved and Joined Chest, attributed to the Norman family of Joiners, Marblehead, Massachusetts, mid-17th century, the molded two-board lift-top opens on a joined box with gougework-arcaded top rail above three recessed panels centering applied molded diamonds framed by mitred surrounds and dentil carving, separated by molded and gouged vertical rails, the sides of the chest with two recessed panels with molded surrounds, all on an applied base molding, with shaped brackets and stile feet, old surface, (restoration), ht. 21 3/4, case wd. 36, case dp. 15 in. Note: An examination report from Robert F. Trent refers to this piece as "the most elaborate example known from the Norman shop tradition." A full copy of his report is available for review.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-10-27
