Lot 1527
  • 1527

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE AND RARE QUEEN ANNE RED-STAINED FIGURED MAPLE TRAY-TOP SERVER, RHODE ISLAND OR EASTERN CONNECTICUT, CIRCA 1770 |

Estimate
50,000 - 100,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Height 36 1/4 in. by Width 28 in. by Depth 17 in.

Provenance

Wayne Pratt, Inc., Woodbury, Connecticut.

Condition

In overall fine condition. Wear commensurate with age and use. The hardware has been replaced. Old cracks to the three of the four side knee returns. Craquelure to areas of the surface. There is a small 1/2" patch to the proper back left foot. There is an old crack that has been reglued to the back of the proper front left foot wafer, with a small loss to the same wafer at the front. There is a 1/2" by 4 1/2" patch to the proper left, upper molding of the drawer.
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.