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A Fine and Rare Queen Anne Carved Mahogany Dish-Top Tea Table, possibly by John Goddard, Newport, Rhode Island, circa 1770
Estimate
6,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- height 28 in. by width 32 1/2 in. by depth 32 in. (71.1 cm by 82.6 cm by 81.3 cm)
Condition
Secondary wood is chestnut; knuckle joint on block has been restored; wear to surface of paw feet; minor shrinkage crack to top. Refinished
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
For very closely related tea tables see Patricia E. Kane, "The Palladian Style in Rhode Island Furniture: Fly Tea Tables", ed. Luke Beckerdite, in American Furniture, (Hanover, NH: Chipstone Foundation, 1999), pp. 7-8, figs. 6-7.