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VERY FINE AND RARE CHIPPENDALE GRAIN-PAINTED POPLAR TALL CASE CLOCK, GEORGE GRIM, ORWIGSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, SCHUYKILL COUNTY, CIRCA 1820
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height 7 ft. 8 1/2 in. by Width 19 1/2 in.
Dial inscribed George Grim Orwigsburg.
Provenance
Peter Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut;
Harry Hartman, Marietta, Pennsylvania.
Harry Hartman, Marietta, Pennsylvania.
Exhibited
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Antique Show, It's About Time ..., April 8-12, 2000.
Literature
Dr. Robert E. Booth, Jr. and Edward F. Lafond, Jr., "Variant Clocks," Philadelphia Antique Show catalog, 2000, p. 60, fig. B.
Condition
Proper left front foot with bottom 2/3rds replaced. Proper left rear foot with bottom 1in replaced. Losses and fracking to paint throughout. Dial repainted. Appears to Retain its original finials. Case grain Painted in late 19th century.
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.