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WILLIAM AND MARY WALNUT SLANT-FRONT DESK, PENNSYLVANIA, CIRCA 1730
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- walnut
- Height 42 in. by Width 39 in. by 42 1/2 in.
Feet replaced. Interior with restorations.
Provenance
H.L. Chalfant Antiques, West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Condition
Feet replaced, base molding replaced, hardware replaced, secondary wood Atlantic white cedar, restoration to interior of desk, with a patch to shrinkage approximately 31 1/2 in. by 3/4 in. in the middle of the lid, hinges on fall lid replaced, two internal secret compartment drawers replaced, entire prospect possibly replaced, three square drawers on proper right side replaced, drawer beneath prospect replaced, proper left upper corner of lid with two triangle patches. Condition report by Christopher Storb 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.