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Fine and Rare Chippendale Carved Cherrywood Chest-on-Chest, Colchester or New London, Connecticut, circa 1780
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- cherrywood
- Height 79 ¾ in. Width 45 in. by Depth 21 ½ in.
Inscribed on the back of the lower case is Mrs. T. Lucci 3526 /1.
Provenance
John S. Walton, Jewett City, Connecticut
Exhibited
Lyman Allyn Museum, New London, Connecticut, New London County Furniture: 1640-1840, October 5 thru November 10, 1974.
Literature
Minor Myers, Jr. and Edgar deN. Mayhew, New London County Furniture: 1640-1840, (Lyman Allyn Museum: New London, Connecticut, 1974), p. 77, no. 92.
Condition
Secondary wood is white pine and poplar; case has been refinished; hardware is replaced; the proper left front foot facing is cracked and re-glued; proper left rear foot facing cracked and re-glued; proper right front foot facing cracked and re-glued; proper left rear vertical glue block possibly replaced; interior of the drawers are varnished.
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.