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Rare and Important Chippendale Block Front Chest on Chest

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
Salem, Massachusetts ? Circa 1765

Primary Wood: Mahogany
Secondary Wood: Pine

Height: 85 1/2 inches
Width: 41 1/2 inches
Depth: 23 inches

Provenance: Stone Family of Salem, Massachusetts; Shephard Family of Minnesota; Bernard & S. Dean Levy, Inc., New York; Private collection, Ohio.
Reference: Chests on chests with a block fronted base and fluted pilasters on the upper case are representative of those made on the North Shore of Massachusetts. For a similar example with three urn and flame finials, please see Gerald Ward American Case Furniture in the Mabel Brady Garvan and other Collections at Yale University, number 79, pages 167-168.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Massachusetts
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Mahogany, Pine, brass
Creation Date:	c. 1765
Styles / Movements:	Chippendale
Dealer Reference #:	7021
Incollect Reference #:	243935

Dimensions

W.	41.5 in;	H.	85.5 in;	D.	23 in;
W.	105.41 cm;	H.	217.17 cm;	D.	58.42 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.