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Chippendale Inlaid Walnut Desk and Bookcase, Possibly Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Circa 1790
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- walnut
- Height 81 1/4 in. by Width 63 in. by Depth 22 in.
Fall lid is replaced.
Condition
Secondary wood is poplar. Fall lid replaced. Two drawers on proper right side with significant patching to drawer face. Hardware replaced. Back boards repined. Feet with foot facing patched. Later shelves added to interior of upper case. Central block in interior replaced. Drawer side of desk interior drawers with back sections reshaped. Proper left interior drawer inscribed Nathan Snyder his hand and pencil.
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.