Why You’ll Love It
An enchanting Chippendale block-front serpentine chest of drawers, masterfully hand carved from rich pearwood by the legendary IGMA Fellow Mark Gooch, signed and dated 2007. The drawer fronts feature a highly complex, hand-carved reverse serpentine shape, where the wood swells outward at the sides and recesses in the center. The bottom skirt is highlighted by a beautifully crisp, hand-carved central scroll ornament. The chest stands on short, robust cabriole legs ending in flawlessly executed ball-and-claw feet. It is fitted with twelve highly detailed, authentic brass batwing escutcheons and drop-swing handles that perfectly complement the warm grain of the pearwood.
Perfect for a Georgian bedroom, Chippendale townhouse, colonial manor, gentleman's dressing room, or historic museum setting.
Details
Materials: Pear wood, brass
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 2¾" tall x 3⅜" long
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
Artist: Mark Gooch
Collection: Part of our Private Collection
Please Note this listing includes: The chest of drawers only. Any additional figures, furniture, or styling accessories shown in photographs are for display inspiration only and are not included.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
