Bidspirit auction | Hepplewhite Bowfront Mahogany Chest of

Hepplewhite Bowfront Mahogany Chest of Drawers - American or English, circa, 1800-1820, fine Hepplewhite bowfront chest of drawers in rich figured mahogany, the case fitted with two short drawers above three graduated long drawers, all with brass oval pulls and escutheons. The top follows the graceful bowfront contour, supported on shpaed French bracket feet with a central scalloped apron. The chest retains an elegant balance of line and porportion characteristic of Hepplewhite design emphasizing refined simplicity over heavy ornamentation. The warm patina of the mahogany highlights the restrained sophistication that made this form a mainstay of early 19th century interiors. 39 in. H, 40 in. W, 21 in. D