$1,722
Chippendale Carved Cherry Linen Press, probably New Jersey, c. 1780, the cornice above cupboard doors with molded shaped panels flanked by stop-fluted pilasters, above a lower section of three thumb-molded graduated drawers on ogee bracket base, refinished, replaced brasses, detached interior shelves and back panels, (imperfections), ht. 76, lower case wd. 45, lower case dp. 20 in. Estimate $2,000-3,000 backboards to upper section need to be reattached. refinished, with splits to the molding, splits and repairs to the bottom 2 inches of the ogee bracket feet, brasses replaced, likely retrofitted to a tv, but backboards and shelves do accompany the piece. 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:
2018-03-15
