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A Very Fine Chippendale Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers, Pennsyvania, circa 1770
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- height 34 ½ in. by width 36 ¼ by depth 22 in. (87.63cm by 92.075cm by 55.88cm)
appears to retain its original rare pierced brass hardware; proper left front foot facing patched, patches to back of top where mirror was once attached.
Condition
secondary wood is yellow pine and poplar; approximately a 4 ½ by ½ inch patch to proper right rear facing; 3 1/2 by 1/2 inch chip to proper right front foot facing at base of foot; proper left front foot with added wafer at base approx ½ inch of height; proper left rear foot with added half inch wafer to back; 1 ½ by 2 ¾ inch patch to both proper right and left sides of back edge of top
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 example is illustrated in Albert Sack, Fine Points of Furniture: Early American, Revised edition, (Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2007), cover and p. 103 and is evaluated as "Best."