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VERY FINE WILLIAM AND MARY TURNED BLUE-PAINTED MAPLE SLAT-BACK ARMCHAIR, DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY, CIRCA 1760
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height 44 3/4 in.
Appears to retain its original green paint and rush seat.
Provenance
Edgar and Charlotte Weiss Sittig, Shawnee-on-Delaware, Pennsylvania;
Philip H. Bradley Co. Antiques, Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Philip H. Bradley Co. Antiques, Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Condition
The seat was stabilized underneath with some form of epoxy the seat is very loose and brittle; recommend against sitting in; wear to paint and chair commensurate with age.
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.