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VERY FINE AND RARE CARVED MAHOGANY CANED BENCH, ATTRIBUTED TO DUNCAN PHYFE, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1810
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- Chairs: Height 33 in.; Bench: Height 30 1/4 in. by Width 41 1/4 in. by Depth 16 3/4 in.
together with a pair of matching Classical carved and figured mahogany caned side chairs, attributed to Duncan Phyfe, New York, circa 1810. 3 pieces.
Condition
Bench previously upholstered, lacking three roundels on crest of side chairs, interior glue blocks replaced, chairs appear to retain their full height, seats are in good condition.
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 window seat and pair of chairs relate directly to the surviving chairs from the William Bayard commission from Duncan Phyfe in 1807 (see Peter M. Kenny, Michael K. Brown, Frances F. Bretter and Matthew A. Thurlow, Duncan Phyfe: Master Cabinetmaker in New York, (New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2011), p. 158-61, pl 1-3).