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A VERY RARE WILLIAM AND MARY WALNUT DOCUMENT BOX, PENNSYLVANIA, CIRCA 1730 |
估價
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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描述
- Height 11 3/8 in. by Width 21 3/4 in. by Depth 12 1/2 in.; 28.9 by 55.2 by 31.8 cm.
the lid of the till is indistinctly inscribed.
來源
Joe Kindig, Jr. & Son, York, Pennsylvania, September 1974;
Vogel Collection no. 134.
Vogel Collection no. 134.
展覽
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Worldly Goods: The Arts of Early Pennsylvania, 1680-1758, October 10, 1999-January 10, 2000.
出版
Jack Lindsey, Worldly Goods: The Arts of Early Pennsylvania, 1680-1758, (Philadelphia: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1999), no. 1, p. 139.
Condition
In overall fine condition. Appears to retain the original strap hinges, handles and feet. Wear, discoloration and minor losses to edges commensurate with age and use. The lock mechanism is lacking. There are some old age cracks visible, a couple of which are filled on the paneled lid. Secondary wood: Poplar and oak.
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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.