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Rare Queen Anne Highboy Attributed to Christopher Townsend

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
Attributed to Christopher Townsend (1701-1787)
Newport, Rhode Island

Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Woods: Chestnut, Pine

Provenance: Possibly the Hazard Family, Rhode Island; Duncan Hazard, New York.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Rhode Island
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Mahogany, chestnut and pine wood.
Creation Date:	c. 1745
Styles / Movements:	Queen Anne
Catalog References:	Reference: Bernard & S. Dean Levy, Inc. Catalogue V, page 25; Bernard & S. Dean Levy, Inc. Vanity and Elegance: the Dressing Table and Tall Chest in America, 1685-1785, number 16. Illustrated in Michael Moses Master Craftsmen of Newport, page 37.
Dealer Reference #:	7024
Incollect Reference #:	237626

Dimensions

W.	38 in;	H.	68.25 in;	D.	20.25 in;
W.	96.52 cm;	H.	173.36 cm;	D.	51.44 cm;

Message from Seller:

For over 100 years and spanning four generations, the Levy family has been involved in the field of top-quality Americana, working with some of the most prestigious private and public collections worldwide. We invite you to explore our varied collections of Americana, including American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework, and paintings, at our New York City loft space in Chelsea. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.628.7088 or email frank@levygalleries.com.