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A Fine Federal Inlaid and Figured Mahogany Sideboard, attributed to Bankson and Lawson, Baltimore, Maryland 1785-1792
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Mahogany and Poplar
- Height 38 1/2 in. by Width 72 1/2 in. by Depth 23 1/4 in.
appears to retain original hardware.
Condition
Secondary wood is poplar; refinished, numerous scratches and abrasions to surface; 4 in. by 1 in. patch to proper right upper corner of door; 3 in. by 2 in. patch to proper right lower corner of door; interiors of drawers have been painted red; drawers with new runner strips; top veneer cracked; later plate rail added to top; proper right and left lower edge of stringing completely replaced; with numerous repairs to string inlay; minor losses to veneer. Key and lock from central drawer in 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.
Catalogue Note
This sideboard relates directly to other Bankson and Lawson examples illustrated in the article by Sumpter Priddy III, J. Michael Flanigan, and Gregory R. Weidman, "The Genesis of Neoclassical Style in Baltimore Furniture" in American Furniture, ed. Luke Beckerdite, (Milwaukee, WI: Chipstone Foundation, 2000), pp.59-99.