Lot 163
  • 163

A CHIPPENDALE CARVED WALNUT CHILD'S SLANT-FRONT DESK, Pennsylvania, Circa 1780

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • walnut
  • Height 36 in. by Width 26 in. by Depth 16 1/4 in.
Please note, this lot will be offered without a reserve

Appears to retain original hardware.

Provenance

H. and R. Sandor, Lambertville, New Jersey

Condition

Appears to retain original hardware; secondary woods are yellow pine, poplar and walnut; proper right front vertical glue block replaced; proper left front left fron side foot facing bottom 1-inch lost.
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.