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A Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Sold
$850
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description
A Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers
17th Century
Height 38 x width 37 1/2 x depth 19 1/2 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
Overall decent stable ready to place condition. Having a yellow brown patina throughout. The backboards replaced, hardware replaced, but stylistically correct for period. Top with heavier staining and marks, age splits, and scattered chips and losses to edges. The back legs with half inch block applied later. Missing boards on bottom of case. The largest pullout drawer bowing more than other long drawers. All drawers open and close. The trim on the front of case with restoration an replaced elements. Feet exhibiting age consistent with case. Proper left foot likely replaced. No key present. The locking hardware removed from all but one drawer.