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A VERY RARE DIMINUTIVE CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY GAMES TABLE, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1770
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- height 27 1/2 in.; length 22 1/2 in.; depth 12 3/4 in.
- 69.9 cm; 57.2 cm; 32.4 cm
The rectangular top and case with concave block center and sides, the front containing a small drawer, cabriole front legs ending in claw-and-ball feet with swept-back talons, turned rear legs taper into platformed pad feet and slide back to support the leaf.
Provenance
Israel Sack, Inc., New York, October 1979
Exhibited
Seattle, WA, Seattle Art Museum, An American Sampler: A Selection from the Local Collection of Ruth J. Nutt, May 18, 2002 - May 16, 2004
Literature
American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection,Vol. 6., (Washington, DC: Highland House Publishers, Inc., 1979), p. 1546, no. P4571
Condition
Secondary wood white pine and maple there is a 2 in. square patch to the fly leaf at proper right corner at junction of stationary top. The proper right front corner of stationary top with a 3 inch by 1 inch patch. Hinges replaced. Table has had several different sets of hinges. The pull out legs had at one point been nailed close and a butterfly support, commonly found on an early 19th table, was glued to the back rail to support the top. The butterfly has been removed and two boxes have been made to cover the sliding rail that attached to the legs. This restoration was likely don by Israel Sack Inc. The table while refinished has a dark rich color. All legs and feet in fine condition. Lacking key for drawer.
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.
Catalogue Note
This is possibly the smallest surviving games table from Massachusetts.