American Chippendale Mahogany Reverse Serpentine Chest of Drawers

DETAILS This antique chest of drawers was likely crafted in the Boston, Massachusetts area. This form is known as reverse serpentine where the front displays outer convex curves with a concave center section. The chest is fitted with brass batwing brasses and bail handles and is raised on ball and claw feet with a shaped apron and shell carved center. With wide single plank top and sides. PROVENANCE Private collection. From the Estate of Elizabeth Temple Winthrop Tappan (American, 1787-1860) by descent to the present owner. Miss Winthrop was the subject of a portrait by famed artist Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755-1828) in 1806. LITERATURE (For a similar example): Luke Vincent Lockwood, Colonial Furniture in America, p. 135. PERIOD Mid-late 18th century DATE Circa 1750-80 DIMENSIONS Width 43 Depth 22.5 Height 33 inches CONDITION Note: shrinkage cracks to drawers and side. Old, untouched patina.