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PRIESTLEY FAMILY PAIR OF QUEEN ANNE CARVED AND FIGURED WALNUT COMPASS SEAT DINING CHAIRS, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1750
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- walnut
- Height 42 1/4 in.
One chair marked VI, the other marked V. Repairs to splat.
Provenance
Purportedly descended in the Priestley family;
Probable first owner was Joseph Priestley (1733-1804), Northumberland, Pennsylvania;
Dr. Joseph B. Priestly, Easton, Maryland;
Pook and Pook Inc., Auctioneers, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, January 10, 2011, lot 297 and 298
Probable first owner was Joseph Priestley (1733-1804), Northumberland, Pennsylvania;
Dr. Joseph B. Priestly, Easton, Maryland;
Pook and Pook Inc., Auctioneers, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, January 10, 2011, lot 297 and 298
Condition
both with replaced slip-seats, proper left applied seat lip of one with a six-inch replaced section. once chair with a replaced splat.
Rectangular section at bottom of splat measures 3 1/4 by 5 1/16 in.; the widest part of the splat measures 7 3/4 in.; and the overall width of the stiles measures 17 1/4 in.
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.