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A Very Fine Queen Anne Carved and Figured Walnut Dressing Table, atributed to Joseph Claypoole or George Claypoole, Sr., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1735
Estimate
20,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- walnut
- Height 30 1/4 in. by Width 34 in. by Depth 21 in.
Table inscribed "My father gave me this table which had stood in his Mother's / room. / it must be over 100 yr's old. / Lydia C. Middleton, Jr. / Woodside 1876"
Provenance
Israel Sack, Inc., New York
Literature
American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, Vol.8, (Washington: Highland House Publishers Inc., 1983), p. 2241, P5702;
Andrew Brunk, "The Claypoole Family Joiners of Philadelphia: their Legacy and the Context of Their Work," editor Luke Beckerdite, American Furniture 2002, (Milwaukee, WI: Chipstone Foundation, 2002), pp. 164-5, fig. 21.
Andrew Brunk, "The Claypoole Family Joiners of Philadelphia: their Legacy and the Context of Their Work," editor Luke Beckerdite, American Furniture 2002, (Milwaukee, WI: Chipstone Foundation, 2002), pp. 164-5, fig. 21.
Condition
Secondary wood is poplar
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.