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A set of Six Federal Carved Mahogany Side Chairs, Philadelphia, Circa 1795
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- Height 35 3/4 in.
Numbered .09, .10, .11, .12, .13, .14 respectively. Chair .09 with pencilled inscription inside one rail April 1776.
Condition
chair .10 lacking upholstery.
Chair. 11 back legs each with a plug at join with seat rails.
Chair .12 cut at the top of the front proper left and slightly loose.
Chair. 13 chip to proper left corner of cresting rail; proper left stile appears to have an old repaired break at join with seat rail.
Chair .14 with some old chips to the cockbeaded edges of the backrest; back proper left leg with a plug at join with seat rail.
Overall with old marks, scratches, scuffs and bruises consistent with age and use.
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.