Lot 485
  • 485

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.

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.
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