Lot Essay
Two closely related chests are illustrated in P. Macquoid and R. Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, London, 1924, vol.II, p.54, figs.14 and 15.
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CIRCA 1695
Details
A WILLIAM AND MARY WALNUT AND MARQUETRY CHEST-OF-DRAWERS
Circa 1695
The rectangular top with central oval panel of a floral spray and with similarly inlaid spandrels, the front with two short over three long floral panelled drawers, the sides with flower-filled vases, on later bun feet, some replacements to marquetry
36½in. (93cm.) high, 37in. (94cm.) wide, 24in. (61cm.) deep
Circa 1695
The rectangular top with central oval panel of a floral spray and with similarly inlaid spandrels, the front with two short over three long floral panelled drawers, the sides with flower-filled vases, on later bun feet, some replacements to marquetry
36½in. (93cm.) high, 37in. (94cm.) wide, 24in. (61cm.) deep
Provenance
Anon.sale, in these Rooms, 16 April 1994, lot 197 ($23,000).