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HANGING WHALEBONE AND WHALEBONE INLAID MAPLE CANDLE BOX, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
1,600 - 2,200 USD
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Description
- walnut, whalebone
- Height of the largest 10 1/2 in.
Together with a pair of whalebone and whale ivory inlaid maple candle sconces. 3 pieces.
Provenance
The first: Sotheby's, New York, October 15, 1999, lot 253;
Jonathan Trace, Cortlandt Manor, New York.
Jonathan Trace, Cortlandt Manor, New York.
Condition
Some splits and small chips commensurate with age and use of object.
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.