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The Wayland Family Queen Anne Carved Cherrywood High Chest, possibly Stratford, Connecticut
Estimate
80,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- height 74 1/2 in. by width 38 1/2 in. by depth 21 in. (189.23cm by 97.79cm by 53.34cm)
Appears to retain its original hardware, retains a dark historic surface
Provenance
James Wayland (Weyland), Jr. (abt 1760 d. 1828) He was a private in Capt. Joseph Walker's Stratford Company of Col. Samuel A. Webb's 3rd Connecticut Regiment from January 1. 1781 to December 31, 1781. Married Hannah Beech in June 1782.
Descended through the Wayland family of Connecticut.
Condition
proper left and right front knee returns missing; several bails missing; third drawer from top with a 5-1/2 in. chip to drawer lip; fourth drawer from top with a 4-1/4 in. chip to drawer lip; proper right short drawer with a 5-1/2 in. chip to drawer lip; poplar and chestnut secondary woods.
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.