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A Fine Pair of Queen Anne Carved Ashwood Compass-Seat Side Chairs, probably Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1740
Estimate
15,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 40 1/4 in.
- 102.2 cm
the chairs marked I and III. Retain their original slip seats.
Provenance
John S. Walton, Inc., New York
Condition
secondary wood is yellow pine
chair I: proper right front knee return with a 1 by 1/2 inch restoration; proper left stile cracked at junction of crest rail; proper left stile laminate restored; proper left and right rear legs laminate possibly restored
chair III: proper right crestrail cracked and glued at junction with stile; 6 1/4 by 1 1/2 inch patch to proper left side of splat; splat cracked; proper left laminate on stile replaced; proper right rear leg laminate restored; proper left rear knee return restored
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.