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QUEEN ANNE CHERRYWOOD TALL CASE CLOCK, WORKS BY JOHN WHITEAR, FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT, CIRCA 1730
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height 89 1/2 in. by Width 18 1/2 in. by Depth 10 1/2 in.
Dial inscribed John Whitear, Fairfield, No. 52.
Provenance
Jonathan Trace, Cortlandt Manor, New York.
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., "New England Tall Case Clocks," Philadelphia Antique Show catalog, 2000, p. 57, fig. A;
“Philadelphia Antique Show,” Antiques and The Arts Weekly, April 21, 2000, p. 59.
“Philadelphia Antique Show,” Antiques and The Arts Weekly, April 21, 2000, p. 59.
Condition
4 in. by 1/2 in. chip out of the top proper left side of bonnet.
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.