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The Shoemaker Family Fine Queen Anne Figured Walnut Compass-Seat Side Chair, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania circa 1755
Estimate
15,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Walnut, yellow pine
- Height 40 1/2 in.
front seat lip is replaced. Chair is marked IV and original slipseat is marked VI. Label on slipseat: this chair belonged to "Aunt Shoemaker" - A/Great - Aunt of Grandmother H. Williams/ it's probably 175 years old. J.W. 1927.
On the chair rail is a label that says: these two high-back chairs belonged to Great - Gr/ Aunt Shoemaker - (on Williams Branch)/ dates about 1720. In ink J.W.
On the chair rail is a label that says: these two high-back chairs belonged to Great - Gr/ Aunt Shoemaker - (on Williams Branch)/ dates about 1720. In ink J.W.
Provenance
Descended in the Shoemaker family.
Condition
Secondary wood is yellow pine; front seat lip is replaced. Proper right back corner of crest rail cracked and reglued. Inside face of rear seat rail and inside of back section of side seat rails with later screw holes. These holes are the evidence of two L-bracket likely added to the back of the chair at some point to stabilize the chair.
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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.