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VERY RARE CLASSICAL FIGURED MAHOGANY FALL FRONT LADY'S WRITING DESK, New York, Circa 1810
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Wood
- Height 48 in. by Width 33 1/2 in. by Depth 16 1/4 in.
Provenance
Israel Sack Inc.;
Sotheby's, New York, Selections from Israel Sack Inc., January 20, 2002, sale 7761, lot 1339;
Dawson & Nye, April 24, 2004, lot 110
Sotheby's, New York, Selections from Israel Sack Inc., January 20, 2002, sale 7761, lot 1339;
Dawson & Nye, April 24, 2004, lot 110
Condition
Secondary wood is Poplar. A 6 x 2 inch patch to proper left back of top. Both sides with large indented age cracks that align to base of fall front. Writing surface repainted. A 1 x 1/2 inch patch to veneer around top proper right edge of fall front. Small various patches to drawer front veneers.
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.