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A Paint-Decorated Pine Blanket Chest, possibly Berks Co., Pennsylvania circa 1800
Estimate
40,000 - 80,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 29 in. by width 49 1/2 in. by depth 21 in. (73.66cm by 125.73cm by 53.34cm)
appears to retain its original hardware
Provenance
Connie Hayes, Bellville, Pennsylvania
Condition
paint not examined under black light, wear to paint on top and on base molding
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.
Catalogue Note
See Monroe H. Fabian, The Pennsylvania-German Decorated Chest, (New York: Main Street Press, 1978), pp.164, 203, figs. 156, 230 for related examples.