A pair of hardwood and burlwood multi-drawer chests, late 19th/20th century
(2)Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
each of rectangular form, the top inset with a burlwood panel within the flush frame, the front with three tiers of two and three drawers above a single lower drawer, the face of the drawers in burlwood and centred with a metal pull, supported on a shaped base carved with scrolls
(2)
each 56 cm high, 55.7 cm wide, 40 cm deep
Condition Report
The tops of each with some scattered surface spotting to the polish. One cabinet with an upper drawer with a veneer patch on the upper edge approx 2.5 cm. Some surface wear. Otherwise generally good condition.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSpecialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |