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FEDERAL ELLIPTIC FRONT CHEST

Creator: Duncan Phyfe (Attributed)
Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
Attributable to Duncan Phyfe or an Equally Competent Workshop
New York, Circa 1810

Primary Woods: Mahogany, Rosewood Banding
Secondary Woods: Poplar, White Pine, Gum

Height: 37 1/2 inches
Width: 36 inches
Depth: 20 3/4 inches

Reference: An almost identical chest is pictured in Duncan Phyfe and the English Regency 1795-1830, plate 89, by Nancy McClelland, and a very similar chest is in the collection of Winterthur Museum and is illustrated in Charles Montgomery, American Furniture: The Federal Period, page 184, number 140. Pictured in Bernard & S. Dean Levy, Inc. In Search of Excellence, page 53.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Mahogany, Rosewood.
Creation Date:	1810
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	7272
Incollect Reference #:	370012

Dimensions

W.	36 in;	H.	37.5 in;	D.	20.75 in;
W.	91.44 cm;	H.	95.25 cm;	D.	52.71 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. We have been fortunate to work with many of the top private and public collections throughout the world. This is only an introduction to our varied collections of Americana and objects of American interest. We invite you to visit our New York City loft space in Chelsea filled with fine examples of American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework and painting.

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