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EXCEPTIONAL CHIPPENDALE FIGURED MAHOGANY BLOCK-FRONT CHEST OF DRAWERS, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1765
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- Height 31 1/2 in. by Width 35 in. by Depth 22 in.; Width of case 32 1/4 in.
Appears to retain its original surface and cast brass hardware.
Provenance
John S. Walton, Inc., New York;
Mr. W. Cary Duncan, Hillsdale, New York;
Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., New York, The American Heritage Society: Auction of Americana, November 20, 1976, lot 971;
Israel Sack, Inc., New York.
Mr. W. Cary Duncan, Hillsdale, New York;
Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., New York, The American Heritage Society: Auction of Americana, November 20, 1976, lot 971;
Israel Sack, Inc., New York.
Literature
Israel Sack, Inc., American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, vol. 6, (Washington: Highland House Publishers, Inc., 1979), p. 1489, P4445.
Condition
Secondary wood is white pine. Proper left rear foot back vertical glue block lacking.Top with abrasions and scratches commensurate with age.
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.