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A Renaissance Revival Carved Oak 'United States House of Represenative' Armchair, attributed To Bembe And Kimmel, New York, circa 1857
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- oak
- Height 41 in.
Seat frame stamped 86 and marked CCCX
Provenance
Neal Auction, New Orleans, Louisiana, Louisiana Purchase Auction, October 6-7, 2007, lot 92.
Condition
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.
Catalogue Note
These chairs were used in the United States House of Representatives between 1857 and 1873. They were designed by Thomas Ustick Walter and manufactured by Bembe and Kimbel of New York City base upon the direction of Montgomery C. Meigs. An 1873 refurnishing of the congressional chambers resulted in the sale and dispersal of the chairs and companion desks.