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THBFox Family Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest
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Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveNov 11, 2025
Presenting the Collection of Jerold D. Krouse of Natchez, Mississippi. With a discerning eye, he assembled an exceptional collection of Irish furniture and silver, as well as American furniture. A lifetime of collecting yielded the finest examples of carved George II and Philadelphia Chippendale, tables, chairs, chest-on-chests, and other furnishings, with a George Wicks tureen, a tea caddy set, and other museum quality silver objects. The common thread throughout the collection is the exquisite furniture echoed by the ornate figural motifs adorning the silver making this collection unique. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Philadelphia, 1765 to 1775, the carving possibly by John Pollard, with carved pitch pediment centering a drapery and diaper work carved central plinth fitted with a dramatic carved phoenix cartouche, highly figured mahogany veneers, the drawers set with original gilt brass Rococo pulls, on original ogee bracket feet, 89 x 48 x 24 in.
Provenance: Joseph Fox family, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Niles Trice II, Pittsburgh;
Alan Miller, Quakertown, Pennsylvania;
the carved phoenix cartouche acquired separately from the estate of Meade Easby, Philadelphia, sold Freeman’s Auction, possibly 2005
The Jerold Krouse Collection
Few Philadelphia chest on chests with pierced pitch pediments survive from the period. Two are illustrated in Horner's Blue Book of Philadelphia Furniture, plates 147 and 152. Another example, with solid pitch pediment and similarly highly figured mahogany, is in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. See Kirtley, American Furniture 1650-1840, catalog no. 105.
The period phoenix finial now mounted on the chest turned up at a Pennsylvania auction and is attributed to the carvers of that city, and is perfectly at home on its perch on this impressive chest.
- Provenance
Joseph Fox family, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Niles Trice II, Pittsburgh;
Alan Miller, Quakertown, Pennsylvania;
the carved phoenix cartouche acquired separately from the estate of Meade Easby, Philadelphia, sold Freeman’s Auction, possibly 2005
The Jerold Krouse Collection
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- Condition
excellent condition overall, one very minor patch to carved tympanum, original feet with scattered cracks and minor repairs, typical surface distress with some minor paint splatter including at base molding, typical veneer flaws and very minor repairs, cornice with loss of three small dentils; the dramatic phoenix finial is associated but period and attributed to Philadelphia. The finial retains an early dry surface, only slight separation at a lamination and two surface spots Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
