LATE FEDERAL INLAID MAHOGANY BOW-FRONT CHEST OF DRAWERS,early 19th century, with satinwood and rosewood veneers. Bowed top with string inlay; over conforming four-drawer case, with satinwood panels enclosed by stringing and rosewood cross-banding; shaped apron; flared bracket feet - 36 1/2 in. x 40 3/4 in. x 23 1/2 in. Estimate $800-1,200
PROVENANCE: Estate of Ruthann Coggins Bardes, Greenwich, CT
Good condition; with badly scratched top; scattered dark stains; replaced hardware; ebonized inlaid escutcheons ( diamond-form ); poplar and pine secondary woods; losses to left foot. Some small losses to apron veneers; and refinished surfaces. Feet appear to be original
