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A FINE FEDERAL INLAID AND HIGHLY FIGURED MAHOGANY SERPENTINE-FRONT CHEST OF DRAWERS, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1800
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- mahogany
- height 34 1/4 in.; width 40 1/2 in.; depth 23 in.
- 87 cm; 102.9 cm; 58.4 cm
Appears to retain its original cast brass hardware.
Provenance
"Antique Mart" of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, December 1977
Condition
Secondary wood is white pine, appears to retain its original cast brass hardware, proper left side some base molding and glue blocks of feet replaced, proper left side base molding replaced, two inch patch to proper right front foot on canted edge, with some minor patches to string inlay on top.
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.