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A Fine Chippendale Inlaid and Carved Cherrywood Serpentine-Front Desk and Bookcase, New England, circa 1790
Estimate
15,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 76 1/2 in. by width 40 in. by depth 21 1/2 in. (194.3 cm by 101.6 cm by 54.6 cm)
Retains a dark possibly original surface. Retains a label that states "This desk belong to Joe; / great uncle Timothy / Field, he left this house / in his will to Joe's father / and the desk was in the house. F.G.F."
Condition
The secondary wood is white pine. Staining to drawer fronts.
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.