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A William and Mary style oak chest on stand partially composed of 17th century elements
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- oak (Wood, Other-Oak)
- height 4 ft. 7 in.; width 39 1/2 in.; depth 22 1/4 in.
- 114.3 cm; 100.3 cm; 56.5 cm
the molded rectangular top above a case fitted with four long drawers alternating in size, the stand fitted with a frieze drawer and raised on five baluster-form turned legs joined by concave stretchers raised on turned bun feet.
Condition
Overall good condition; the top with age cracks to three corners; some old worm damage to drawer linings and to back boards; drawer linings with some shims to drawer bottoms; each side panel with a vertical age crack; feet with various old chips and bruises and with areas of old worm damage; the whole with dark wax/dirt build-up in corners and crevices and with a waxed surface; overall with old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises.
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.