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A William and Mary Oyster Walnut Chest of Drawers
Estimate: $3,000-$5,000
Sold
$2,250
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Location
Chicago
Description
A William and Mary Oyster Walnut Chest of Drawers
Late 17th Century with Later Restorations
Height 35 1/2 x width 39 x depth 23 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition
In overall stable, conserved condition. Having a modern, matte finish throughout. Scattered age splits and separation to venner, particularly along top. Small area of loss to top at front left corner. Age splits to side of case. Small veneer loss to base moulding of proper left side of case. Feet and hardware replaced with 'fill' from previous mounts visible on front. Bottom drawer with one pull detached but retained. The drawers with varying levels of conservation and replaced elements, the interiors of the drawers stained and varnished. Additional images available upon request.