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An Exceptional Pair of Chippendale Cast Brass and Wrought-Iron Diamond-Head and Flame Andirons, probably New York, circa 1770
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- iron and brass
- Height 25 1/2 in. by Width 13 1/4 in. by Depth 22 1/2 in.
Provenance
Mrs. Harry Horton Benkard (Bertha King Bartlett) (1884-1945), Oyster Bay, New York to Mrs. Reginald P. Rose (1906–1982), Syosset, New York.
Bertha Benkard was a pioneer American furniture collector and the Benkard drawing room at the Metropolitan Museum of Art was donated by her daughter, Mrs. Rose, and her friends upon her death as a tribute to her as one of the first collectors of American Furniture.
Bertha Benkard was a pioneer American furniture collector and the Benkard drawing room at the Metropolitan Museum of Art was donated by her daughter, Mrs. Rose, and her friends upon her death as a tribute to her as one of the first collectors of American Furniture.
Condition
The peening of one wrought iron rod has worn away and now the seperate cast brass parts come freely off if lifted. The other andiron is in fine condition.
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.