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VERY FINE QUEEN ANNE CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY BONNET-TOP HIGH CHEST OF DRAWERS, Boston, Massachusetts, Circa 1765
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Mahogany
- Height 85 in. by Width 43 1/2 in. by Depth 22 in.
Appears to retain its original cast brass hardware and finials.
Provenance
Alice Wolcott Sherman, Litchfield, Connecticut;
Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., New York, Fine Americana, January 29, 1977, sale 3947, lot 720.
Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., New York, Fine Americana, January 29, 1977, sale 3947, lot 720.
Condition
One drawer handle and one pull detached but present. Various patches to case throughout. Scratches, abrasions, and small nicks throughout mainly to edges and feet. Some age cracks to proper left back pad foot. Likely lacking interior moldings at tips of swans neck. Acorn drops replaced. Appears to retain original hardware. Interior of uppermost drawer of the lower case fitted with later dividers. Drawers varnished on interior. Several drawers with patched lips and drawer faces. Interiors of drawers lined with contact paper. Proper right side front knee return replaced.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.