SWC-The Baron Steigel Chippendale Carved Mahogany Highboy, c. 1755

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The Baron Steigel Chippendale Carved Mahogany Highboy, Philadelphia, c. This important piece represents the best of the best; examples from this school are represented in the major museums through America as a highpoint of fine furniture construction and expression through English late 18th century models. Philadelphia produced probably the, most elaborate of these casepieces in the colonies. This highboy is in that museum category.

In terms of scale, our example is one of the most robust of this grouping. I also point to the very vibrant striped mahogany.

This is not to mention the great carving (particularly the shell on the tympanum, which is a masterpiece unto itself). This chest is referred to as the Baron Steigel Highboy, after its original owner, from whom it descended directly in the family, until acquired in the late 30s by the dean of Philadelphia furniture, Joseph Kindig. This highboy is a national treasure and a building unto itself with a real history of ownership in a founding American family at the time of the Revolution.

For a report on this piece by Alan Miller. Illustrated: A related lowboy is illustrated in Lockwood, Luke Vincent. Colonial Furniture in America , vol.

All offerings are in fine condition with no major repairs or replacements unless otherwise indicated in description. Item must be insured in full. The item "SWC-The Baron Steigel Chippendale Carved Mahogany Highboy, c. 1755" is in sale since Tuesday, July 14, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Furniture\Chests & Trunks\Pre-1800".

The seller is "stanleyweiss" and is located in Providence, Rhode Island. This item can be shipped to United States.

Region of Origin: America
Style: Chippendale
Material: Mahogany
Original/Reproduction: Original
Type: Chest
Color: Dark Wood Tone
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1800