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WARDER-VAUX FAMILY CHIPPENDALE CARVED AND FIGURED MAHOGANY TALL CASE CLOCK, WORKS BY JOHN WARNE, LONDON, CASE PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1765
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Philadelphia
- mahogany
- Height 8 ft. 4 in. by Width 20 1/2 in. by Depth 12 in.
The works signed John Warne, London. Works associated and cartouche replaced. Retains a dark rich surface.
Provenance
Jeremiah Warder (1711-1783), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
Susanna Warder (1749-1812), daughter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
George Vaux (1779-1836), son, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
George Vaux X (d. 1996), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
Trina Vaux McCauley, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
Freeman's Auctions, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 15, 1999, sale 1000, lot 806.
Susanna Warder (1749-1812), daughter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
George Vaux (1779-1836), son, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
George Vaux X (d. 1996), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
Trina Vaux McCauley, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
Freeman's Auctions, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 15, 1999, sale 1000, lot 806.
Literature
Lita Solis-Cohen, "New Auction Record Achieved for American Tall-Case Clocks," Maine Antique Digest, June 1999, p. 1-C.
Condition
Cartouche is replaced, restoration to some carving on scroll board, clock works associated. Image of scroll board before restoration available from department.
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.