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VERY FINE AND RARE CHARLES II CARVED, JOINED AND POLYCHROMED-PAINTED OAK CHEST, POSSIBLY BY WILLIAM SEARLE, DEVON, ENGLAND, CIRCA 1670
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- oak
- Height 30 1/2 in. by Width 49 in. by Depth 20 3/4 in.
Appears to retain its original red and white over blue paint remnants on panels, paper on reverse R.P. Ovr & Sons LtD Depository...na me Gurasa Davies; date 19.8.39 or (30), no. 46 D 127 Camberley, Surrey.
Provenance
Paul Fitzsimmons, Marhamchurch Antiques, Essex, Devon;
Judd Gregory, Dorset, Vermont;
Jonathan Trace, Rifton, New York.
Judd Gregory, Dorset, Vermont;
Jonathan Trace, Rifton, New York.
Literature
Samuel Tuke, "The American connection: an investigation into a regional tradition of furniture making in East Devon," (Ph.D. diss.: Southampton Institute, 2005), fig. 18.
Condition
Excellent, appears to retain its original pigment. Lacking till lid.
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.
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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.