- 979
FINE CHIPPENDALE CARVED AND FIGURED MAPLE BONNET-TOP CHEST-ON-CHEST, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1770
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Height 84 in. by Width 38 1/4 in. by Depth 19 in.
Appears to retain its original cast brass hardware.
Provenance
Henry Francis du Pont, Chestertown House, Southampton, Long Island, New York;
H & R Sandor, Inc., Lambertville, New Jersey.
H & R Sandor, Inc., Lambertville, New Jersey.
Condition
Secondary wood is pine. Both vertical glue blocks replaced. The foot facing is cracked.
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.