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A Very Fine Federal Carved Mahogany Tester Bedstead, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1810
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- height 91 in. by width 61 ½ in. by depth 80 ¼ in. (231.10 cm by 156.20 cm by 203.80 cm)
lacking castors, fits a queen sized mattress.
Condition
refinished, lacking casters
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
A very closely related bed with carving by the same hand was illustrated in American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, vol. 6, (Washington, D.C.: Highland House Publishers Inc., 1979), p. 1511, no. P4563.