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A Chippendale Carved Walnut Open Armchair, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Circa 1770
Estimate
6,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- walnut
- Height 43 in.
Please note, this lot will be offered without a reserve
Seat rails re-shaped. Together with a nearly matching Chippendale Carved Walnut Side Chair, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1770. 2 pieces.
Seat rails re-shaped. Together with a nearly matching Chippendale Carved Walnut Side Chair, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1770. 2 pieces.
Provenance
George Samaha, Milan, Ohio
Condition
Both chairs appear to retain their original slip seats; the secondary wood is yellow pine; the armchair is lacking support strips that would have held the board that supported the chamber pot; the side and front seat rails have been re-shaped to remove appearance of it being a convenience chair.
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.