- 1591
FEDERAL PAINTED PINE 'NAUTICAL' VALUABLES BOX, NEW ENGLAND, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Height 4 1/2 in. by Width 13 3/8 in. by Depth 11 in.
Provenance
Jess Pavey, Birmingham, Michigan;
Estates of Irving and Dorothy Minett, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan;
Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Spring Americana Auction, March 28, 2010, lot 1094.
Estates of Irving and Dorothy Minett, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan;
Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Spring Americana Auction, March 28, 2010, lot 1094.
Condition
Wear consistent with age and use. A couple of age split visible to the top of the box. Craquelure to the painted decoration.
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.