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THE WILLIAM PARSONS FAMILY CARVED CHIPPENDALE LOWBOY

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
THE WILLIAM PARSONS FAMILY CARVED CHIPPENDALE LOWBOY
Philadelphia Circa 1775

Height: 32 inches
Width: 35 ½ inches
Depth: 21 ¼ inches

Primary wood: Mahogany
Secondary wood: Poplar, White Cedar

Provenance: Originally owned by William Parsons, a friend of Benjamin Franklin. He was a geographer, and served as Surveyor General of Philadelphia after filling post as Librarian of the Philadelphia Library; to Ella Parsons, Philadelphia; Joseph Kindig, York, Pennsylvania; Reginald Lewis Collection.

Reference: Exhibited at the Philadelphia Museum of art 1928-1934; Illustrated in the Joe Kindig, Jr. advertisement, Antiques, February, 1935. Bernard & S. Dean Levy, Inc. Gallery Catalogue VIII.

Item Number 3397

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	1775
Styles / Movements:	Chippendale
Dealer Reference #:	3397
Incollect Reference #:	631398

Dimensions

W.	35.5 in;	H.	32 in;	D.	21.25 in;
W.	90.17 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;	D.	53.98 cm;

Message from Seller:

For over 100 years and spanning four generations, the Levy family has been involved in the field of top-quality Americana, working with some of the most prestigious private and public collections worldwide. We invite you to explore our varied collections of Americana, including American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework, and paintings, at our New York City loft space in Chelsea. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.628.7088 or email frank@levygalleries.com.