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TWO CARVED WATCH STANDS, AMERICAN MAHOGANY STAND LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY, DUTCH POLYCHROME-PAINTED STAND DATED 1771
Estimate
1,400 - 1,800 USD
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Description
- mahogany, polychrome
- Height of Dutch stand 12 1/2 in. by Width 6 1/2 in. by Depth 2 1/2 in.
Dutch stand with initials BDG above door, and inscribed at base Anno 1771. Together with a carved mahogany cased mirror, 19th century. 3 pieces.
Provenance
The Dutch watch stand: Simon Redburn, New York.
The cased mirror: Jonathan Trace, New York.
The cased mirror: Jonathan Trace, New York.
Condition
AMerican stand: Watch case without a watch. Burlap lining to interior is mostly entirely worn away. Small chips to carving at corners and edges. Abrasions to feet and edges.
Dutch stand: Wear and rubbing to decoration; now with some chips and losses. OVerall the colors have worn and darkened. No watch present. One back foot is lacking- recommend restoring.
Cased mirror: Cased-mirror with small chips and wear to corners and edges. Door to mirror has warped and does not fit evenly into case. Age crack to back side.
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.