Lot 87
  • 87

A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT AND SEAWEED MARQUETRY LETTER BOX, EARLY 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
700 - 900 USD
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Description

  • walnut, marquetry
  • length 10 1/2 in.
  • 26.7 cm
Feet later.

Provenance

Antique Mart of Los Angeles, May 1969

Condition

Overall good condition; feet later; feet with some small rubbing and losses to gilding; small nicks and wear to the extremities with some minor areas of infilled old worm damage; back left corner of the case with a thin age crack; back right corner with small area of infilling to the veneer at the bottom edge; top with minor warpage.
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.