Lot 222
  • 222

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.