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VERY FINE CHIPPENDALE CARVED AND HIGHLY FIGURED MAHOGANY REVERSE-SERPENTINE CHEST OF DRAWERS, PROBABLY SALEM OR NEWBURYPORT, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1785
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- Height 33 1/2 in.by Width 39 in. by Depth 22 1/2 in.; Case width 36 in.
Retains a dark rich historic surface. Appears to retain original cast brass hardware.
Provenance
Joe Kindig, Jr., York Pennsylvania;
Helen and Louis Appell, York, Pennsylvania;
Sotheby's New York, Sinking Springs Farms: The Appell Family, January 18, 2003, sale lot 1227.
Helen and Louis Appell, York, Pennsylvania;
Sotheby's New York, Sinking Springs Farms: The Appell Family, January 18, 2003, sale lot 1227.
Condition
Secondary wood is white pine. In paint on back of piece "107."
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.