Lot 907
  • 907

A rare Queen Anne Carved Cherrywood Serving table, Connectircut River Valley, Circa 1770

Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • cherrywood
  • Height 31 1/2 in. by Width 42 3/4 in. by Depth 24 in.; Case Width 35 1/2 in.

Condition

Proper left front side knee return replaced; proper right side knee returns replaced; three total replaced; medial drawer supports added a later date; added strip of wood running fore and aft towards the front underside of top; the piece has been refinished; appears to retain its original hardware; the top once covered with linoleum or some other fabric; with screwholes on underside of top front edge and back edge that are not clearly explainable, maybe to hold a board that secured a later covering on top; one drawer face with a triangular six inch patch to top right corner; other drawer face with top right corner cracked and reglued.
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.