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VERY RARE PILGRIM CENTURY JOINED AND CARVED OAK COURT CUPBOARD, ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN TAYLOR (ARRIVED 1638-1683), CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1660
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height 56 1/2 in. by Width 18 1/4 in. by Depth 18 1/4 in.
Lower case and both columns are reproductions based on historic evidence.
Provenance
Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, The Audrey and Tom Monahan Collection, August 4, 2001, lot 9.
Literature
Robert F. Trent and Michael Podmaniczky, "An Early Cupboard Fragment from the Harvard College Joinery Tradition," American Furniture 2002, ed. Luke Beckerdite, (Hanover, NH: Chipstone Foundation distributed by University Press of New England, 2002), p. 228-242, figs 1, 29.
Condition
only original component is portion of upper case, top in upper case replaced, upper case appears to retain original surface
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.