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A RARE EARLY FEDERAL FANCY PAINT-DECORATED BIRCHWOOD SIDE CHAIR, Attributed to John Seymour, Jr., Boston, Massachusetts, 1785-93
Estimate
5,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- maple
- Height 34 in.
Condition
Caning on seat replaced; three battens to caning with old worm damage; old worm holes throughout; some painted decoration may possibly have some re-touching in areas; losses to paint; proper rear right leg spliced 9 inches above the stretcher.
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
A closely related chair with a history of descending in the Silsbee-Derby-Crownenshield Families is in the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum. Another set is in The White House. Robert Mussey Attributes these chairs to John Seymour Jr., 1785-93. Please see Robert D. Mussey Jr. The furniture Masterworks of John and Thomas Seymour, illust., pp 372,373.