Lot 1609
  • 1609

VERY RARE QUEEN ANNE CARVED MAHOGANY DRESSING TABLE, CASE ATTRIBUTED TO THE 'IRISH CABINETSHOP', CARVING ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL HARDING, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1750 |

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • Height 30 3/4 in. by Width 32 1/4 in. by Depth 21 1/4 in.
appears to retain original hardware; underside of the middle drawer is inscribed John Y. Mackey.

Provenance

Virginia and Robert V. Krikorian, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Condition

There is a 1 in. x 2 in. patch to the left side of the proper front left leg. There are age cracks to each side of the case. Secondary wood: poplar and white 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.

Catalogue Note

A dressing table with a nearly identical skirt profile and carving sold at Sotheby's, New York, Important Americana including Property from the Collection of Joan Oestreich Kend, January 20, 2017,sale 9607, lot 4236.  Another dressing table from the same shop sold in these rooms Important Americana, January 19, 2008, sale 8400, lot 237.