Lot 1016
  • 1016

A SET OF FOUR WINDSOR ROD-BACK PAINT-DECORATED BIRD-CAGE SIDE CHAIRS, NEW ENGLAND, CIRCA 1820 |

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description

  • Height 35 1/2 in.; 90.2 cm.
the undersides of four inscribed TCS; together with a single Windsor Bamboo turned side chair; 5 pieces.

Provenance

Set of four: Samaha Antiques, Milan, Ohio, July 1969;
One piece: Garth's Auction, Delaware, Ohio;
Vogel Collection no. 47.3 and NVN15.

Condition

The one chair: Wear and rubbing to the painted surface commensurate with age and use. The proper right side stretcher is lacking. There are three vertical spindles that are loose at the junction with the lower cross bar of the back. There is a previous crack that has been reglued at the base of the proper back left leg at the junction with the side stretcher. Set of four: Each in overall fine condition. Wear commensurate with age and use. Losses to the painted surface. Some joints loose due to shrinkage and age. Purchasers may pay for and pick up their purchases from any of our Americana Week sales taking place from January 17-20, 2019, at our York Avenue headquarters until the close of business on Sunday, January 20, 2019. After this time, all property (sold and unsold) will be transferred to our offsite facility, Crozier Fine Art, One Star Ledger Plaza, 69 Court Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102. Once property has been transferred from our York Avenue location, it will not be available for collection at Crozier Fine Arts until Friday, January 25, 2019. Crozier's hours of operation for collection are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Please note, certain items of property, including but not limited to jewelry, watches, silver and works on panel will remain at 1334 York Avenue. Invoices and statements will indicate your property's location. For more information regarding collection from our offsite facility, please visit sothebys.com/pickup.
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.
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