Lot 208
  • 208

A Fine Pair of Queen Anne Carved Walnut Side Chairs, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1750

Estimate
6,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • height 40 in. (101.6cm)
Both appear to retain their original dry surface, chairs marked II and V respectively, slip seats replaced, middle toes on each chair restored.

Provenance

Christie's New York, Important American Furniture, Folk Art and Decorative Arts, October 21, 1995, sale no. 8238, lot 190;
Philip B. Steer Collection, Kansas City, MO;
Sotheby's New York, Important Americana, January 22, 2000, sale no. 7420, lot 638

Condition

slip seats replaced; proper right ear on chair II chipped; middle toes on each chair restored. Proper left ear on chair patched.
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.
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