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Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Chippendale Block-Front Bureau

30” h., 35” w. x 19” d. (case), 37 ½” x 20 ¾” (top)

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Chippendale Block-Front Bureau

Massachusetts, ca. 1760-1775

Mahogany, white pine secondary wood

Over-all in excellent condition, retaining original brass. See full condition report.

Provenance: Descended through the Draper family to present day, Boston, Massachusetts.

The masterful quality and bold character of this fine bureau is achieved with the perfect integration of its component parts, such as the outer edge of the blocking continuing onto the ogee bracket feet and the rounded blocking conforming to the returns and base molding. The bureau is further complimented with wonderful figured mahogany, large willow brass (original) and compact case with dynamic proportions.

30” h., 35” w. x 19” d. (case), 37 ½” x 20 ¾” (top)

$39,500