Lot 303 · Important American Furniture, Folk Art and Silver
Attributed to Christopher Townsend (1701-1787), Newport, 1740-1770
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- Estimate
- $20,000–$40,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Important American Furniture, Folk Art and Silver , New York · 24 January 2020
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3653763
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Queen Anne Mahogany Dressing Table, ATTRIBUTED TO CHRISTOPHER TOWNSEND (1701-1787), NEWPORT, 1740-1770. Christie's, 24 Jan 2020, lot 303. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3653763.
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A Queen Anne Mahogany Dressing Table, ATTRIBUTED TO CHRISTOPHER TOWNSEND (1701-1787), NEWPORT, 1740-1770. Christie's, 24 Jan 2020, lot 303. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3653763.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| American, 19Th Century | A HOOKED RUG DEPICTING A RUNNING HORSE | $4,000–$6,000 | |
| Newport, 1780-1800 | A CHIPPENDALE CHERRYWOOD STOP-FLUTED SIDE CHAIR | $2,000–$3,000 | |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Queen Anne Mahogany Dressing Table | Possibly Christopher Townsend (1701-1787) or Job Townsend, S | $91,000 | Christie's, Apr 2002 | |
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