$3,000
Carved Maple Chest-on-chest on Frame, attributed to Major John Dunlap, New Hampshire, late 18th century, the molded cornice above an upper case of seven thumb-molded drawers, one with fan carving, the lower case of three drawers, the top drawer with a faux two-drawer façade, all on frame with bandy legs ending in pad feet joined by a cutout scrolled skirt with a pierced heart and carved pinwheels, refinished, replaced brasses, ht. 82 1/2, wd. 36, dp. 19 in. Estimate $3,000-5,000 one drawer nail-constructed (topmost long drawer) likely a long-ago replacement. thumbmolding repairs. small patches to one drawer divider (below replaced drawer). old plugged holes in upper fan-carved drawer from previous brass. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-11-13
