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PAIR OF DUTCH BRASS AND WROUGHT-IRON ANDIRONS, LATE 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- Brass and wrought-iron.
- Height 25 1/2 in.
Provenance
Cudahay Family, Chicago, Illinois;
Jess Pavey, Birmingham, Michigan;
James O. Keene, Birmingham, Michigan;
Sotheby's, New York, Important Americana from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. James O. Keene, January 16, 1997, sale 6954, lot 10;
Sotheby's, New York, October 13, 2000, sale 7521, lot 216.
Jess Pavey, Birmingham, Michigan;
James O. Keene, Birmingham, Michigan;
Sotheby's, New York, Important Americana from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. James O. Keene, January 16, 1997, sale 6954, lot 10;
Sotheby's, New York, October 13, 2000, sale 7521, lot 216.
Condition
The hollow cast uprights with splits, dents old marks and scratches. There are some old dents. The wrought iron uprights with corrosion. One knop with inset brass patch. Steel rivets visible. The upright is loose on one andiron and would benefit from securing.
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
See page ___ for an illustration of this lot.