Lot 698
  • 698

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

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.