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QUEEN ANNE SHELL-CARVED CHERRYWOOD TRAY-TOP CENTER TABLE, possibly Housatonic River Valley, Connecticut, circa 1760
Estimate
25,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- cherrywood
- Height 28 in. by Width 37 1/2 in. by Depth 26 1/2 in.
Provenance
Cornelius C. Moore, Newport, Rhode Island;
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, Important American Furniture: Property from the Estate of the Late Cornelius C. Moore, Newport, Rhode Island, October 30, 1971 sale 3259, lot 115.
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, Important American Furniture: Property from the Estate of the Late Cornelius C. Moore, Newport, Rhode Island, October 30, 1971 sale 3259, lot 115.
Condition
Refinished; retains early Parke Bernet Lot label numbered 115; top has been reset; glue blocks removed; has henceforth been screwed down from underside; and has an inch wide by 36 in. long added piece of wood to top for shrinkage gap; lacks all corner glue blocks; there is matching evidence of glue block residue on table rails to underside of top; the top is composed of three primary boards; one outer board on top lacking pins securing it to frame...unexplainable; refinished.
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.