Lot 133
  • 133

A PAIR OF FEDERAL CARVED MAHOGANY SHIELD-BACK SIDE CHAIRS Philadelphia or Maryland, Circa 1795

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Cherrywood
  • height 39 in.
each with a shield-shaped back carved with bellflowers and acanthus leaves, above an overupholstered bowed seat raised on molded bellflower-carved cabriole legs ending in spade feet.

Condition

Refinished; added support blocks to seat rails; splats and crests with cracks and repairs; with restoration.
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.