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VERY FINE AND RARE PILGRIM CENTURY TURNED ASH 'GREAT' CHAIR, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1690
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height 43 3/4 in.
Provenance
Charles Hitchcock Tyler, Boston, Massachusetts;
Israel Sack, Inc., New York.
Israel Sack, Inc., New York.
Literature
Albert Sack, Fine Points of Furniture: Early American, (New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1950), p. 13 listed as "Better";
Israel Sack Inc., American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, Vol. 2, (Washington: Highland House Publishers Inc., 1968), p. 524, no. 1242;
Albert Sack, The New Fine Points of Furniture: Early American, (New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1993), p. 22 listed as "Superior".
Israel Sack Inc., American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, Vol. 2, (Washington: Highland House Publishers Inc., 1968), p. 524, no. 1242;
Albert Sack, The New Fine Points of Furniture: Early American, (New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1993), p. 22 listed as "Superior".
Condition
Excellent overall condition, rush seat replaced.
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.