Lot 267
  • 267

Very Fine Queen Anne Walnut Easy Chair, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1755

Estimate
25,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • walnut
  • Height 46 3/4 in. by Width 35 in. by Depth 25 in.
Base appears to retain its original finish; upholstery by Robert Trent, Wilmington, Delaware.

Provenance

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Mallory III, North White Plains, New York;
Independent Appraisers and Auctioneers / Greenwich Fine Arts Auction Associates, Bronxville, New York, June 16-17, 2001 (sold for $51,750).

Literature

Lita Solis-Cohen, " The Mallory Sale," Maine Antique Digest, August 2001

Condition

feet have lost approximately 1/4 in. in height; base appears to retain its original finish;
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.
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