- 797
RARE WILLIAM AND MARY TURNED AND FIGURED WALNUT HIGH CHEST OF DRAWERS, ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN HEAD, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1725
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height 64 in. by Width 41 in. by Depth 23 in.
Appears to retain its original hardware. The stretchers, feet and bottom four inches of legs are replaced.
Provenance
Joseph Kindig, Jr., York, Pennsylvania;
Mime Brimfield, York, Pennsylvania;
Pook and Pook Inc. Auctioneers, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, May 12, 2007, lot 338;
Philip H. Bradley, Downingtown, Pennsylvania.
Mime Brimfield, York, Pennsylvania;
Pook and Pook Inc. Auctioneers, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, May 12, 2007, lot 338;
Philip H. Bradley, Downingtown, Pennsylvania.
Condition
Secondary wood is Atlantic white ceder and yellow pine.
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.
Catalogue Note
While this example has had a significant portion of its legs and stretchers replaced, to date only seven others of this form are known to exist. For additional information on John Head see Jay Robert Stiefel, "Philadelphia Cabinetmaking and Commerce, 1718-1753: The Account Book of John Head, Jonier," APS Library Bulletin, vol. 1, no. 1 (Winter 2001); and Jay Robert Stiefel, Alan Andersen, and Christopher Storb, "The John Head Project, Part 1: Documenting His Work," Antiques and Fine Art (Autumn/Winter 2008), pp. 190-193.