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RARE QUEEN ANNE CHERRYWOOD OPEN ARMCHAIR, CONNECTICUT, CIRCA 1750 |
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Height 41 1/2 in.
Provenance
Descended in the family of Connecticut Governor William Pitkin (1694-1769);
Israel Sack Inc., New York, NY, 1986;
Sotheby's, New York, Property from the Hascoe Family Collection: Important American and English Furniture, Fine and Decorative Arts, January 23, 2011, sale 8724, lot 217.
Israel Sack Inc., New York, NY, 1986;
Sotheby's, New York, Property from the Hascoe Family Collection: Important American and English Furniture, Fine and Decorative Arts, January 23, 2011, sale 8724, lot 217.
Exhibited
The Society of the Founders of Norwich, Norwich Historical Exhibition, Craftsman & Artists of Norwich, 1965, illus. p. 52;
The Lyman Allyn Museum, New London, CT, New London County Furniture, 1974, illus. pl. 29.
The Lyman Allyn Museum, New London, CT, New London County Furniture, 1974, illus. pl. 29.
Condition
Overall fine condition. Replaced slip seat, chair once sprung and overupholstered, refinished, minor crack to splat, arms secured with large screws through back stiles
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.