Fine and Rare Queen Anne Carved Cherrywood Dressing Table, Probably Pennsylvania, circa 1765
Important American Furniture from the Collection of W. Forbes and Jane Ramsey
Fine and Rare Queen Anne Carved Cherrywood Dressing Table
Probably Pennsylvania
circa 1765
Height 29 in. by Width 37 3/4 in. by Depth 25 1/2 in.
Condition Report:
One claw and talon on the proper front left foot is patched. One claw and part of the talon cracked and lacking from the proper back left foot. A 1/2" tall strip of wood has been applied to the top of all sides of the case, excluding the legs. A 1 1/2" strip of wood has been added to the bottom of the back board across the width of the case. Side drawer runners and side top supports are replaced. The hardware is replaced.
Secondary wood: Poplar, walnut
Provenance:
George Goss, Guilford, Connecticut;
Christie's, New York, 1983, lot 379;
H&R Sandor Inc., New Hope, Pennsylvania.
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Important American Furniture from the Collection of W. Forbes and Jane Ramsey
Fine and Rare Queen Anne Carved Cherrywood Dressing Table
Probably Pennsylvania
circa 1765
Height 29 in. by Width 37 3/4 in. by Depth 25 1/2 in.
Condition Report:
One claw and talon on the proper front left foot is patched. One claw and part of the talon cracked and lacking from the proper back left foot. A 1/2" tall strip of wood has been applied to the top of all sides of the case, excluding the legs. A 1 1/2" strip of wood has been added to the bottom of the back board across the width of the case. Side drawer runners and side top supports are replaced. The hardware is replaced.
Secondary wood: Poplar, walnut
Provenance:
George Goss, Guilford, Connecticut;
Christie's, New York, 1983, lot 379;
H&R Sandor Inc., New Hope, Pennsylvania.