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The Morris Family Federal Figured Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1795
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Height 40 1/2 in. by Width 41 3/4 in. by Depth 22 1/2 in.
bears inscription inside upper drawer Bequest of Susanna Morris to Ann F. Wheeler 1827.
Provenance
As stated on the attached label this chest was once owned by Susanna Morris and bequeathed to Ann F. Wheeler;
John Walton Inc., New York;
Sotheby's, Important Americana, January 28, 29, and 30, 1988, lot 1187 sold for $18,000
Literature
William M. Hornor, Blue Book: Philadelphia Furniture, (Washington, DC: Highland House Publishers, 1977), pl. 178;
John Walton Inc. advertisement, The Magazine Antiques, Feburary 1962, p. 141.
Condition
Secondary wood is poplar; hardward as seen in on the chest in the Blue Book and in John Walton's advertisement accopanies the chest. This hardware is 20th and is in the parts box.
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.