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The Furness Family Pair of Federal Inlaid and Figured Mahogany Games Tables, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1805
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany, poplar, and oak
- Height 29 in. by Width 36 in. by Depth 17 3/4 in.
retain a dark rich historic surface.
Provenance
These tables descended through the Furness family of Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.
Rev. William Henry Furness, Medford, Massachusetts and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1802-1896) a prominent Unitarian minister and abolitionist;
Frank Heyling Furness, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1839-1912) an acclaimed American architect of the Victorian era and winner of the Medal of Honor at the Battle of Trevilian Station, Virginia, on June 12, 1864, son;
Theodore Fassit Furness, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son;
Fanney Fassit Furness Green, daughter;
To the current consignor
Condition
Secondary woods are poplar and oak.
Table A: With losses to inlay at cuff on proper right center and proper left center legs; 5 1/2 by 2 in. patch to proper left rear corner of fly leaf; ink inscription on poper right fly rail that is indecipherable; top with scratches to surface.
Table B: Front two legs with losses to banding; the proper right corner of stationary top broken with losses; fly leaf loose and detached; top with scratches.
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.