Bidspirit auction | A FINE 18C. AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE

A FINE 18C. AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE WALNUT DROPLEAF TABLE - The heavy, very substantial, 48-inch 18th century American Chippendale dropleaf table is constructed using wide boards on well proportioned framing raised on graceful cabriole legs ending in outstanding carvings of the classic ball and claw motif. Measures 29.5 x 48 x 18 without the leaves raised. Extended the top measures 54.5 x 48 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. Please be aware that this lot is too large to ship by conventional carrier such as UPS, USPS or FedEx and will instead require local pick-up, delivery by a freight carrier or delivery by a blanket-wrap shipper. The cost most likely will not be low. Dimensions Measures 29.5 x 48 x 18 without the leaves raised. Extended the top measures 54.5 x 48 inches. Condition Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair or heavy wear. Provenance Provenance: The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques, Tokyo (est. 1978). A world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture, Kurofune was a landmark destination featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.