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A GOTHIC REVIVAL EBONIZED BEECHWOOD BENCH, FRANCE, CIRCA 1840
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- beechwood
- Height 51 1/2 in. by Width 52 1/2 in. by Depth 24 1/2 in.
Literature
Eileen and Richard Dubrow, American Furniture of the 19th Century, 1840-1880, Exton, Pennsylvania, Schiffer, 1983, p. 66;
Katherine S. Howe and David B. Warren, The Gothic Revival Style in America, 1830-1870, Houston, 1975, pp. 34-35, no. 60;
Sarah B. Sherrill, ‘Living with Antiques: Lee B. Anderson’s Collection of American Gothic Revival Furniture and Paintings, New York City’, Antiques, May 1976, p. 1038, fig. 12.
Katherine S. Howe and David B. Warren, The Gothic Revival Style in America, 1830-1870, Houston, 1975, pp. 34-35, no. 60;
Sarah B. Sherrill, ‘Living with Antiques: Lee B. Anderson’s Collection of American Gothic Revival Furniture and Paintings, New York City’, Antiques, May 1976, p. 1038, fig. 12.
Condition
Overall good condition; proper back left style with slight separation at join with proper left armrest and with a small loss to molding; animal-form handholds with some rubbing and wear to the ebonized decoration; the front apron and feet with some scuffs, rubbing and wear to the ebonized decoration; one glue corner block off but present.
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.