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CHIPPENDALE BIRCHWOOD REVERSE SERPENTINE-FRONT CHEST OF DRAWERS, Massachusetts, Circa 1785
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Maple
- Height 31 1/2 in. by Width 39 in. by Depth 21 in.
Provenance
Carol Harriman Penn Smith Stewart;
to her daughter, Nancy Penn Smith Hannum;
to the present owner.
to her daughter, Nancy Penn Smith Hannum;
to the present owner.
Condition
Small patch to proper left back of top (approximately 2 x 1/4 inch). Stains and scratches consistent with age and use. Small chip to proper right back foot (approximately 1 x 1/2 inch). Replaced hardware.
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.