Chippendale Chest

Chippendale Chest-on-Chest with Twin "Sunrise" Carved Fans, Dunlop School of cabinet makers, New Hampshire, ca. 1770-85.  Figured maple, eastern white pine secondary.  Typical form for a Dunlop School chest-on-chest, but this example has stronger features than some of its counterparts.  The selection of the wood and the figuring of the maple were well considedered by the maker.  And the fine execution of the fans helps to balance the upper and lower cases.  These features, coupled with graceful cabriole legs, make this piece very successful in form.  Excellent condition, original brass, old refinished surface with a mellowed patina.  Provenance:  Martin J. Conlon.

80.25"H x 41"W x 21.5"D
39.25"W at cornice
36"W at upper case
38.5"W at lower case
Item Number: F-CP-CC 004-V1#8