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FEDERAL SERPENTINE CHEST Attributed to the Workshop of Judkins and Senter (Copy)

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
FEDERAL SERPENTINE CHEST Attributed to the Workshop of Judkins and Senter (Copy)
Portsmouth, New Hampshire Circa 1810

Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Woods: White Pine

Height: 38 1/2 inches
Width: 43 5/8 inches
Depth: 21 inches

Reference: The Judkins and Senter attribution is based on construction techniques such as the demi-lune drawer supports and the decorative use of heart shaped escutcheons on the drawer fronts. Please see Brock Jobe's Portsmouth Furniture Masterworks from the New Hampshire Seacoast, number 33, pages 178-180, specifically plate 33B and number 22, page 145. The chest was in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's exhibition American Art from American Collections and in the accompanying catalog, number 54, page 28.

Item Number: 6939

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Creation Date:	1810
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Federal
Dealer Reference #:	6939
Incollect Reference #:	696999

Dimensions

W.	43.62 in;	H.	38.5 in;	D.	21 in;
W.	110.79 cm;	H.	97.79 cm;	D.	53.34 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.