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A Very Fine Queen Anne Carved Walnut Flat-Top High Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts, Circa 1770
Estimate
10,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- walnut
- Height 72 in. by Width 35 5/8 in. by Depth 20 1/2 in.
Appears to retain original brass hardware and retains an old and probably original finish with warm rich color.
Provenance
Leigh Keno American Antiques, New York
Literature
Leigh Keno American Antiques advertisement, The Catalogue of Antiques & Fine Art
Condition
Proper front right leg with replaced side knee return; Appears to retain original brass hardware; two small cracks to bottom corner to proper right side of top drawer to lower section; proper left side panel with stress crack above join with back proper left leg du to highly figured nature of wood; white pine backboards to upper section; retains an old finish with warm rich color.
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.