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THE HOLCUM FAMILY CHIPPENDALE CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY BONNET-TOP CHEST-ON-CHEST, John Powell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated 1758
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Dated 1758
- mahogany
- Height 91 1/2 in. by Width 45 3/4 in. by Depth 24 in.
Cartouche replaced. Inscribed in graphite on bottom of upper case Made John Powell 1758.
Provenance
Samuel Holcum (b. 1763), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
Anne A. Vanhorn, wife;
William Martindell, Newtown, Bucks County, Philadelphia, circa 1928;
Ginsburg and Levy, Inc., New York.
Anne A. Vanhorn, wife;
William Martindell, Newtown, Bucks County, Philadelphia, circa 1928;
Ginsburg and Levy, Inc., New York.
Exhibited
Cleveland, Ohio, Western Reserve Historical Society, 1972
Condition
Cartouche replaced. Restored areas to pierced fretwork on swan's neck cresting. Replaced hardware. Some restored age cracks with infill. Minor patch to point on proper right front foot face. Proper left front foot face bottom 3 inches replaced. Proper right rear bottom 2 inches of foot face replaced. Swans neck molding possibly restored. Minor patches to waist molding. Refinished.
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.