- 1556
VERY RARE ASSEMBLED SET OF TEN CHIPPENDALE CARVED MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS, BOSTON OR SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1770
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- Height of tallest 31 3/4 in.
Many chairs appear to retain their original surface. Group composed of a set of six chairs, one pair of chairs and two single chairs.
Provenance
Descended from the Robert Vanderbilt family, Long Island, New York.
Condition
Feet with abrasions commensurate with age and use. Knees on several chairs abraded, but not significantly. Chairs retain a rich and historic condition. Several chairs experienced squirrel chews that have been treated. Very rare to find such a large assembled, nearly identical set of chairs together.
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.