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VERY FINE AND RARE WILLIAM AND MARY TURNED WALNUT MUSIC STAND, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1725
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- walnut
- Height 42 1/2 in.
Retains a rich historic possibly original surface. Ratcheted support replaced.
Provenance
Joseph Kindig, Jr., York, Pennsylvania.
Condition
Internal support rod probably replaced, ratcheted lever replaced, turn knob appears to be original, rotating shaft on music board cracked and reglued.
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
The Baroque S-scroll flat legs relate directly to two surviving candlestands in private collections and a candlestand with identical legs is depicted in the 1745 portrait of six year old Helena Jansen Sleight by Nicholas Vanderlyn currently in the collection of the Senate House in Kingston, New York.