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FINE QUEEN ANNE CARVED CHERRYWOOD BONNET-TOP HIGH CHEST OF DRAWERS, Connecticut, Circa 1750
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Cherrywood
- Height 82 in. by Width 40 3/4 in. by Depth 21 in.
Appears to retain its original cast brass hardware.
Provenance
Ginsburg & Levy, Inc., New York
Literature
L. G. G. Ramsey and Helen Comstock, Antique Furniture: The Guide for Collectors, Investors, and Dealers, (New York: Hawthorn Books, 1969), p. 127.
Condition
Some restored age cracks to pediment. Hardware appear to be original. Proper left back leg with later support attached to return. Foot of same leg with a 2 x 1 inch restoration to end of pad foot. Acorn drops replaced. Refinished. Finials replaced.
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.