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A Very Fine and Rare Federal Inlaid and Figured Mahogany Breakfront, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1805
Estimate
50,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- height 91 ½ in. by width 73 in. by depth 20 ½ in. (232.4cm by 185.4cm by 52.1cm)
Appears to retain its original hardware.
Provenance
Israel Sack, Inc., New York
Literature
Laura Beach, "A Tale of Two Cities on Philadelphia's Maine Line," Antiques and Fine Art, 6 (Spring 2006), no. 6. p. 150.
Condition
secondary wood is white pine; minor repairs and losses to inlay; bookcase section electrified; added boards beneath each shelf to hide added lighting; fretwork appears to be original; two-thirds of proper left side fretwork restored, finials replaced
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.