A Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers

A Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Pennsylvania, Circa 1770
with fluted quarter columns, raised on ogee bracket feet; the pulls and escutcheons, while seemingly of the period, are replaced.
Height 33 3/4 x width 38 1/4 x depth 21 3/4 inches.
Property from the Collection of Addice and Peter Thomas, Fairfax, Virginia

Provenance:
G.K.S. Bush;
Hindman, Atlanta, Georgia, September 19, 2019;
Michael Higgins, Nashville, Tennessee, 2020.
Condition Report: In overall fine and stable condition. Retaining a fairly even, refinished patina and surface throughout, though the top lightly faded in areas likely due to exposure to the sun. Few age cracks to the case. Scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. Age cracks visible. The pulls and escutcheons, while seemingly of the period, are replaced. Each drawer shows patches to the upper molded edge of the drawer face, the longest approx. 6” in length. Some areas of loss to the molded drawer edges. Two repaired cracks to the molding along the proper left side of the top. The proper back right corner of the top has a cracked and reglued triangular section, approx. 14 x 3 inches. The front feet showing cracks/patches approx. 3” from the bottom to each the front and side foot facings. The proper rear right foot block and facing have been reglued and secured with screw. Proper front right foot previously detached and reglued.

Secondary wood: Pine and poplar.