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CHIPPENDALE CARVED AND FIGURED WALNUT BONNET-TOP SECRETARY BOOKCASE, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1755
Estimate
50,000 - 75,000 USD
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Description
- walnut
- Height 7 ft. 10 in. by Width 41 in. by Depth 22 1/2 in.
With restorations.
Provenance
Peter Tillou Antiques, Litchfield, Connecticut.
Condition
Prospect door possibly replaced, waist molding replaced, feet replaced, finials replaced, right and left corners of front of cornice with significant patching, right and left finial plinths replaced, applied carving flanking central shell on scroll board replaced, central finial plinth cracked and reglued, hinges replaced on bookcase doors.
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.