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Chippendale Carved and Figured Mahogany Block-Front Desk, probably Newburyport, Massachusetts, circa 1770
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Mahogany
- Height 41 1/4 in. by Width 44 in. by Depth 20 3/8 in.
Inscribed on letter drawer William Holker Mooney's Block Water Street. Feet with repairs.
Provenance
William Holker Mooney, Newburyport, Massachusetts;
Anderson Galleries Inc., New York, American Colonial Furniture & Silver: The Property of Israel Sack Boston & New York, October 15, 16, and 17, 1931, sale 3915, lot 133;
L. Richmond Antiques, Freehold, New Jersey;
Robert J. Stokes, Princeton, New Jersey
Anderson Galleries Inc., New York, American Colonial Furniture & Silver: The Property of Israel Sack Boston & New York, October 15, 16, and 17, 1931, sale 3915, lot 133;
L. Richmond Antiques, Freehold, New Jersey;
Robert J. Stokes, Princeton, New Jersey
Condition
Depth open 35 1/2 in. Fall front leaf with replaced 1 1/2 inch thick horizontal section by hinges and similar 1 inch vertical patches to sides; patches for old hinges on the inside of desk; patch (1 x 1 inch) above lock to exterior of fall front; bottom 2 inches of feet replaced; one interior pull replaced and visually different. Cabinet maker's error to alignment of blocking with base (off by 1/2 inch) to proper right.
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.