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A Queen Anne Carved Cherrywood Bonnet-Top High Chest of Drawers, Connecticut circa 1785
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Height 88 ½ in. by Width 42 ¾ in. by Depth 20 in.
Appears to retain its original hardware and finials.
Condition
Secondary wood is white pine, refinished, finial drop replaced, hardware replaced lacking small side molding on upper capital of proper right fluted column, proper left side of case with a 1/4 inch filler strip of wood to plug a vertical age crack, glue block behind proper left drop is restored, drawer runner in upper case have been reattached and later drawer guides have been nailed to their top edge, middle long drawer of upper case missing lock, two bottom drawers of upper case with apparent original locks, knee returns appear to be original, two glue block either replaced or added to proper left and right side of interior side of backboard to support outward flanking drawer runners for small drawers in lower case.
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.