For Immediate Release September 6, 2011 Contact: Sung-Hee Park[email protected]tel +1 212 636 2680 CHRISTIE'S PRESENTS THE FALL SALE OF IMPORTANT AMERICAN FURNITURE, FOLK ART & DECORATIVE ARTS The Charles Thompson Chippendale Carved Mahogany Side C hair The Carving Attributed to John Pollard (1740-1787) Philadelphia, 1765-1775 38 ¼ in. high Estimate: $500,000-700,000 New York–On September 28, Christie’s presents the sale ofImportant AmericanFurniture, Folk Art & Decorative Arts. This sale features over 90 exceptionally rare and diverse examples of American art and craftsmanship from the 17 th , 18 th , and 19 th Centuries, including pieces from outstanding private collections and public institutions. This carefullyedited sale is expected to realize in excess of $3 million.
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1670-1700 ( illustrated right, estimate:$200,000-400,000). Attributed to the
Thomas Dennis shop tradition, this
chest remains in a remarkable state of
preservation. Of the twenty odd
known examples of chests from the
Dennis shop tradition, twelve are
currently in institutional collections.
This is the only chest of its kind to retain its original drawer and is one of only a few to
survive with its original pinning, paint decoration and old dry surface. This chest descendedin the family of Brigadier General James Reed of Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, a celebrated
officer who served under General George Washington at Bunker Hill and Fort Ticonderoga
during the American Revolution.
Among the exquisite examples of 18th Century furniture is the Dexter family Chippendale
Carved Mahogany Serpentine-Front Bombé Chest-of-Drawers, Boston area, 1770-1795
( illustrated left, estimate: $600,000-
900,000). Possibly made in the
shop of master craftsmanBenjamin Frothingham (1734-
1809) of Charlestown,
Massachusetts, this exceedingly
rare form is exquisitely carved
and survives as a testament to the
expertise and artistry of
cabinetmakers in Boston during
the 18th Century. This bombé
chest-of-drawers was made forand descended in the Dexter
family of Malden and
Charlestown, Massachusetts.
Ownership of this chest can be traced to William Dexter I (1742-1811) and his son William
Dexter II (1764-1809), members of a prominent Massachusetts family at the start of the
Christie’s, the world's leading art business had global auction and private sales in the first half of 2011 thattotaled £2.0 billion/US$3.2 billion. In 2010 it achieved global auction and private sales of £3.3 billion/US$5.0billion. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as wellas international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's conducted the greatest auctions of the18th, 19th and 20th centuries, and today remains a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful.Christie’s offers over 450 sales annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts,jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from US$200 to over US$100 million.Christie’s has 53 offices in 32 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York,Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Zurich, Dubai and Hong Kong. More recently, Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in emerging and new markets such as Russia, China, India and the United ArabEmirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai.
*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and do not reflect costs, financing fees or application of buyer’s or seller’s credits.
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