- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
September Uncurated: Art, Furnishings, and Estate Discoveries
Lot 113:
Description
A pair of John Widdicomb seven-drawer tall chests. The chests are designed in the Louis XV revival style, featuring mahogany and fruitwood veneers arranged in a book-matched geometric diamond parquetry pattern on the drawer fronts and side panels, further accented by ebonized corner trim and tops. The secondary wood of the drawer sides is quarter-sawn oak, which displays prominent medullary ray patterns, and the drawers are constructed with dovetail joinery. Ornamental cast metal hardware includes ring pulls with laurel wreath backplates, foliate chutes at the upper corners, and sabots on the cabriole legs. One chest retains a manufacturer label to the top drawer; the other chest’s label has been partially removed. 51″ H x 14″ W x 11″ D.
Condition report:
There is cracking, chipping, and loss to the ebonized finish on the top edges and corners. Numerous areas of veneer loss and gouging are visible on the side panels and front corners. One chest is missing a metal sabot from a front foot. General surface wear is present throughout, including scuffs, scratches, and finish dulling on the drawer fronts. The metal mounts show oxidation and varying levels of patina.
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