A FINE WILLIAM & MARY WALNUT, CROSSBANDED AND ARABESQUE MARQUETRY

A FINE WILLIAM & MARY WALNUT, CROSSBANDED AND ARABESQUE MARQUETRY CHEST OF DRAWERSCIRCA 1690Incorporating fruitwood stringing and burr yew oval panels to the sides95cm high, 104cm wide, 61cm deepProvenance:Private Collection, LondonA closely related chest was sold in these rooms, 27th June2023, lot 1 (£23,940 incl. BP) and another Christie's London, A CotswoldCollection: Property of H.W. Keil (5177), 13th March 2007, lot 476 (£18,000 incl.BP). Condition Report: Marks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age anduse.Generally good and of good colourThe chest has been restored to a high standard, and any minor restoration hasnow mellowed to be almost imperceptibleThe handles are old replacements only revealed by faint signs of former handletype; this is only really visible when viewed at close quartersThe feet are very well turned, and the colour matches well, but by theiruniformity I would think they were faithful replacementsThe sides are intact without splits (unusual for the period/construction)Some old minor splits, losses, and chips.Please refer to all additional images available via email,they are a vital part of this condition report Condition Report Disclaimer

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