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A rare Chippendale carved and Figured Walnut Slant-Front Desk, Pennsylvania, Circa 1775
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Walnut
- Height 44 1/4 in. by Width 38 1/2 in. by Depth 21 in.
The prospect door decorated with a human face, three side-by-side drawers over two side-by-side drawers above two long graduated drawers, raised on ogee bracket feet.
Condition
Secondary wood is poplar and oak; hardware appears to be original; proper left candle drawer slide jammed; foot-facings cracked; proper right and left rear glue blocks and foot supports replaced; interior pigeon hole dividers with some loss.
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.