- 854
WILLIAM AND MARY WALNUT AND CANED ARMCHAIR, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
1,600 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- walnut and upholstery
- Heights 52 3/4 in. and 47 in.
Together with another William and Mary walnut armchair, with a caned back and now fitted with a woven rush seat. 2 pieces.
Provenance
The chair without the rush seat: Titus Geesey, Wilmington, Delaware;
Dr. and Mrs. Donald A. Shelley, Downingtown, Pennsylvania;
Pook and Pook Inc., Auctioneers, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, The Pioneer Americana Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Donald A. Shelley, April 21, 2007, lot 48.
Dr. and Mrs. Donald A. Shelley, Downingtown, Pennsylvania;
Pook and Pook Inc., Auctioneers, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, The Pioneer Americana Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Donald A. Shelley, April 21, 2007, lot 48.
Condition
The chair with caned back and seat of a dry appearance. Later strengthening dowels to components. Chips and filled holes. Evidence of old worm. Old splits and cracks to some elements.
The other example, with later paint and similar wear and old damage including a later seat. Replaced sections of back panel.
Other back height 47 in.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
See previous page for an illustration of this lot.