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The Benjamin Goodwin Chippendale Carved and Figured Walnut Desk-and-Bookcase, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Circa 1770
Estimate
50,000 - 100,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- walnut
- Height 93 1/2 in. by Width 48 in. by Depth 24 1/2 in.
Appears to retain its original carved flame finials, and retains original wrought-iron key with an early tag inscribed The Benjamin Goodwin Desk.
Provenance
David Pottinger, Honeyville, Indiana
Condition
The secondary woods are yellow pine and poplar; proper left front foot missing 1-inch by 3 1/2-inch wafer; triangular patch to upper backboard of lower section; lacking proper left pull on loper; and lacking one interior cast-brass pull.
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.