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VERY FINE AND RARE CHIPPENDALE CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS, Jacob Forster, Charlestown, Massachusetts, Circa 1770
Estimate
40,000 - 100,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany
- Height 33 1/2 in. by Width 40 1/3 in.; by Depth 21 1/2 in.
Appears to retain original brass hardware. Retains label in top drawer inscribed Jacob Forster, Charlestown, Massachusetts
Provenance
Israel Sack, Inc., New York;
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Taradash, New York;
Israel Sack, Inc., New York;
Sotheby's New York. Selections from Israel Sack, Inc., January 20, 2002, lot 1198
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Taradash, New York;
Israel Sack, Inc., New York;
Sotheby's New York. Selections from Israel Sack, Inc., January 20, 2002, lot 1198
Literature
Israel Sack, Inc., American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, vol. VII, p. 1934-5, P5290
Israel Sack, Inc., Celebrating our 90th Anniversary, 1993, p. 47, P5290
Israel Sack, Inc., Celebrating our 90th Anniversary, 1993, p. 47, P5290
Condition
Appears to retain original brass hardware; back boards are white pine appear to be original; old finish with some good patina in some areas, small 1 inch by 1/4 inch patch to bottom proper left corner of third drawer down; normal abrasions due to age; all secondary wood is white pine.
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.