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FINE AND RARE QUEEN ANNE CARVED WALNUT HIGH CHEST OF DRAWERS, Newport, Rhode Island, circa 1750
Estimate
8,000 - 16,000 USD
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Description
- walnut
- Height 69 1/2 in. by Width 37 3/4 in. by Depth 20 in.
Appears to retain its original hardware. Bears a label inscribed This Highboy was bought of / S.C.H. Taluafe Upper Part belong to Mrs. Ruth French / Drop ornament in low-boy restored.
Provenance
Israel Sack, Inc., New York;
John Walton, Jewett City, Connecticut;
Private Collection, New York;
Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, Fine Americana, February 4, 1978, sale 4076, lot 1276;
John Walton, Old Lyme, Connecticut, February 1978
Condition
secondary woods are poplar and white pine; the proper right lower corner of central drawer on lower case cracked and reglued; there is a triangular two inch patch to proper left upper corner of case side; drop restored; all knee returns replaced except for two on proper left side.
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.