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A Very Fine Queen Anne Grain Paint-Decorated Tall Chest of Drawers-on-Frame, possibly Dunlap School, New Hampshire, circa 1800
Estimate
50,000 - 100,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wood
- Height 56 1/4 in. by Width 39 3/4 in. by Depth 20 1/4 in.
The back of the drawers inscribed in chalk with a calligraphic B.
Provenance
Evelyn Wilcoxen, Henniker, New Hampshire;
Stewart E. Gregory, Wilton, Connecticut;
Sotheby's Parke Bernet, New York, Important American Folk Art and Furniture: the Distinguished Collection of the Late Stewart E. Gregory, Wilton, Connecticut, January 20, 1979, sale 4209, lot 315.
Stewart E. Gregory, Wilton, Connecticut;
Sotheby's Parke Bernet, New York, Important American Folk Art and Furniture: the Distinguished Collection of the Late Stewart E. Gregory, Wilton, Connecticut, January 20, 1979, sale 4209, lot 315.
Condition
The secondary wood is white pine. Three triangular corner braces have been added to the frame in the mid 19th century to stabilize it. Wear to paint commensurate with age. Several small areas on front of drawer with later inpaint. Paint not examined under black light.
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.
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