Highboy, Dunlap, Carved
Bedford, New Hampshire
Circa 1765-1775
Tiger maple and white pine, original brasses
Attributed to John and Samuel Dunlap featuring stop-fluted shell-carved central drawer in lower case; the upper case displays distinctive Dunlap shop cornice. The lower case enjoys a particularly successful skirt; cyma scrolling and blocked; legs with creased knees, out-swept cabriole legs ending in pad feet with intact under pads. The extreme attention to joinery detail, the wooden pins securing drawer bottoms and drawer guides to case sides; partial use of pins securing cornice and waist moldings and well chosen primary and secondary woods are typical of Dunlap shop traditions. The piece remains in a very high state of originality with only a small patch to upper left drawer within top case; some returns and drop pendants are possible replacements; repaired age crack to right rear foot with all else fine. (Height: 70-inches; upper case: 36 by 18-inches; lower case: 38.5 by 19.25-inches.)
$37,500
274-91
Highboy
Rhode Island
Circa 1760
Maple and pine
As depicted, the molded top case with five graduated drawers having overhanging, thumb-molded edges...on lower case with single long drawer above three short drawers-the center drawer with fan carving; raised on cabriole legs with turned pad feet. Nice old surface with good patina, hardware excepting two brasses appears to be original; minor imperfections.
Dimensions: 70-inches high, 37.5-inches wide, 20-inches deep.
$12,500
556-35
Queen Anne Highboy
Connecticut
Circa 1760
Maple
Crown molding above five graduated drawers having overhanging thumb-molded edges; top-case received by lower-case molding...the base with single long drawer above three short drawers features a triple arcade with drop-finials; the whole raised on cabriole legs with turned pad-feet. In good condition with typical minor imperfections; minor drawer lip repairs; brasses are not original, however, they are within original borings. (Height: 75 inches; top case width: 35.75 inches; top case depth: 18.25 inches; bottom case width: 37.75 inches; bottom case depth: 20 inches.)
$7,975
410-58
Queen Anne Flattop Highboy
Eighteenth Century
New England, butternut and white pine
The top case with bold cornice having two short drawers over three graduated long overlapping drawers; restored mid-molding sits within the original base molding of lower case. The base with sophisticated skirt is raised on cabriole legs ending in pad feet; two overlapping drawers, the lower drawer molded simulating three short drawers with a splendid central fan having 18-lobes. Although mounted within the original holes the brasses are replaced; all but one knee bracket are old replacements with one fishtail being replaced. The twentieth century resin stained surface is tinted red. (Top case: 35 5/8 by 17.25-inches; lower case: 38 by 19-inches; widest dimension at mid-molding: 39 1/8-inches; height: 72.5-inches.)
$7,875
467-2
Highboy
Connecticut
Circa 1750
Probably Hartford or Windsor area...
Cherry and pine
The bold cornice-molding above four graduated, thumb-molded drawers set within the lower case of three short-drawers; triple-arcade apron. The whole raised on cabriole legs resting on lovely turned-pad feet. Old refinish with decent color; returns and brasses are replaced with all else fine.
(Height: 68.5 inches; width: 37.25 inches; depth: 20 inches.)
$10,625
497-53
A Rare And Wonderful
William And Mary Veneered Highboy
Boston or New York
Circa 1690-1710
Walnut veneers on pine and oak - SOLD
An extremely early classic first generation highboy that has survived in excellent condition, retaining its original brasses, legs, feet, and stretchers. The shapes of front and side skirts conform to stretcher profile; front skirt is edged with cock beading, some of which is restored. There are minor veneer repairs and possibly some small replacements to stretcher appliques; finish is late 20th century.
(Height: 60.25-inches; base width: 39.25-inches; base depth: 22-inches; top case width: 37-inches; top case depth: 20.75-inches.)
424-40 - SOLD
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